Nanotechnology (noun)

1. The branch of technology that deals with the manipulation and application of materials and devices on a scale smaller than 100 nanometers.
2. The technology of creating and manipulating structures, devices, and systems by controlling shape and size at the nanometer scale.

Origin:

The word "nanotechnology" is a blend of the greek word "nano" meaning "dwarf" and the english word "technology" meaning the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

Examples:

1. Nanotechnology is being used to develop new cancer treatments.
2. The invention of the scanning tunneling microscope in 1981 marked the birth of modern nanotechnology.
3. Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work.
4. The use of nanotechnology in sunscreen can provide better protection against UV rays.
5. Nanotechnology is being used to create more efficient solar cells.