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A list of terms related to nanotechnology.

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Micrometer ('micron')

Micrometer, one millionth of a meter, one thousand nanometers.

Micron

See Micrometer.

Molecular engineering/manufacturing

Like molecular nanotechnology, this is the construction of products or materials by putting each atom and molecule precisely in the right place.

Molecular nanotechnology (MNT)

See Molecular engineering/manufacturing.

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