Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nanite
Noun
/ˈnæn.aɪt/
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Definition
A nanite is a microscopic robot designed to perform tasks at the molecular level, often used in various fields of science and technology.
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Examples
- The medical team used nanites to repair damaged cells in the patient’s body.
- In the futuristic novel, nanites could replicate themselves and adapt to different environments.
- Researchers are exploring how nanites can be used in environmental cleanup efforts.
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Meaning
Nanites are tiny machines that can manipulate matter on a very small scale, typically at the level of atoms and molecules.
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Synonyms
- Nanobots
- Microrobots
- Microscopic machines