nanomaterial

Definitions

Any material having a structure that has been designed at the nanoscale.

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Examples

“The Environmental Protection Agency detailed its plans on Tuesday for research⟳ into the possible health and environmental risks of nanomaterials, tiny substances that are finding growing use⟳ in products like⟳ sunscreens and industrial adhesives.”

“Nanomaterials, substances broken down by technology into molecule-size particles, are starting to enter⟳ the food chain through well-known food products and their packaging, but there is little acknowledgment by the companies using them, according to a new report⟳ from a nonprofit group that works to enhance corporate accountability.”

“[…] This method could innovate nanomaterial manufacturing.””

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