nano-

nano-

1. Combining form relating to dwarfism (nanism).

2. Prefix used in the SI and metric systems to signify submultiples of one billionth (10^-9).

[G. nanos, dwarf]

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nano-

(n)

1. Prefix meaning dwarfism (nanism).

2. Prefix used in the SI and metric system to signify one billionth (10^-9).

[G. nanos, dwarf]

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nano-

Prefix denoting one thousand millionth (one billionth).

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nano-

prefix denoting small or smallest.

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