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The following word list brings together the main scientific and technical terms used in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. They describe concepts, systems and objects, as well as technologies and tools dedicated to the study, fabrication and manipulation of nanoscale structures, materials and devices. More specific terms belong to the major fields of application of nanotechnologies, such as electronics, materials, health, chemistry, etc.
Terms are listed in alphabetical order. Acronyms and terms in English appear in the list when they are commonly used by the scientific community.
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- ISO Nanotechnologies – Nano-object terminology and definitions – Nanoparticles, nanofibers and nanoplates - ISO/TS 27687:2008 - 2008
- LA COMMISSION EUROPEENNE Recommandation de la commission du 18 octobre 2011 relative à la définition des nanomatériaux. - 2011/696/UE - 2011
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