Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nanite
Noun
/ˈnæn.aɪt/
Definition
A nanite is a microscopic robot designed to perform tasks at the molecular level, often used in various fields of science and technology.
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.
Meaning
Nanites are tiny machines that can manipulate matter on a very small scale, typically at the level of atoms and molecules.
Synonyms
- Nanobots
- Microrobots
- Microscopic machines
