English word nanite comes from English nano-, English -ite
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| nano- | English (en) | Derived from the nanotechnology industry. In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−9. Symbol: n. Very small. |
| -ite | English (en) | Forming adjectives (biology) Used to form nouns denoting segments or components of the body or an organ of the body.. (chemistry) Used to form names of certain chemical compounds, especially salts or esters of acids whose name ends in -ous.. (chiefly, US) Used to form demonyms.. (sometimes, pejorative) Used to form nouns denoting followers or adherents of a specified person, idea, doctrine, [...] |
| nanite | English (en) | (informal) A nanorobot. |