nanotechnology /ˌnænoʊtɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ noun1 •The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).Development of applied nanotechnologies is being pursued by at least 15 research-oriented private companies and 69 manufacturers. — 2012 formsnanotechnologies