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Nanotechnology Terminology and Glossary

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What is the term used to describe the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale?

  1. Nanotechnology

  2. Quantum mechanics

  3. Molecular biology

  4. Solid-state physics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale.

What is the term used to describe a material that has at least one dimension in the nanometer range?

  1. Nanomaterial

  2. Nanoscale material

  3. Ultrafine particle

  4. Quantum dot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A nanomaterial is a material that has at least one dimension in the nanometer range.

What is the term used to describe the process of creating nanomaterials?

  1. Nanofabrication

  2. Nanosynthesis

  3. Nanolithography

  4. Molecular self-assembly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanofabrication is the process of creating nanomaterials.

What is the term used to describe the study of the properties and behavior of nanomaterials?

  1. Nanometrology

  2. Nanoscience

  3. Nanophysics

  4. Nanochemistry


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nanoscience is the study of the properties and behavior of nanomaterials.

What is the term used to describe the application of nanotechnology in various fields?

  1. Nanoengineering

  2. Nanomedicine

  3. Nanoelectronics

  4. Nanoagriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanoengineering is the application of nanotechnology in various fields.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in medicine?

  1. Nanomedicine

  2. Nanobiotechnology

  3. Nanopharmacology

  4. Nanobiosensors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanomedicine is the use of nanotechnology in medicine.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in electronics?

  1. Nanoelectronics

  2. Nanophotonics

  3. Nanosensors

  4. Nanotransistors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanoelectronics is the use of nanotechnology in electronics.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in agriculture?

  1. Nanoagriculture

  2. Nanofertilizers

  3. Nanopesticides

  4. Nanosensors for agriculture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanoagriculture is the use of nanotechnology in agriculture.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in energy production and storage?

  1. Nanoenergy

  2. Nanosolar cells

  3. Nanobatteries

  4. Nanofuel cells


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanoenergy is the use of nanotechnology in energy production and storage.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in environmental remediation?

  1. Nanoenvironmental science

  2. Nanoremediation

  3. Nanosensors for environmental monitoring

  4. Nanocatalysts for pollution control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanoenvironmental science is the use of nanotechnology in environmental remediation.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics and personal care products?

  1. Nanobeauty

  2. Nanosunscreens

  3. Nanocosmetics

  4. Nanoparticles in personal care products


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanobeauty is the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics and personal care products.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in textiles and fabrics?

  1. Nanotextiles

  2. Nanoscale fibers

  3. Nanoparticles in textiles

  4. Self-cleaning fabrics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanotextiles is the use of nanotechnology in textiles and fabrics.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in food and agriculture?

  1. Nanofood

  2. Nanosensors for food safety

  3. Nanopesticides

  4. Nanofertilizers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanofood is the use of nanotechnology in food and agriculture.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in medicine and healthcare?

  1. Nanomedicine

  2. Nanosensors for disease diagnosis

  3. Nanoparticles for drug delivery

  4. Nanobiosensors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanomedicine is the use of nanotechnology in medicine and healthcare.

What is the term used to describe the use of nanotechnology in energy and environmental applications?

  1. Nanoenergy

  2. Nanosolar cells

  3. Nanobatteries

  4. Nanocatalysts for pollution control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanoenergy is the use of nanotechnology in energy and environmental applications.

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