Nanite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nanite is a noun meaning (science fiction) Synonym of nanorobot.
Meaning
(science fiction) Synonym of nanorobot.
Example Sentences
Disperse into a cloud of nanites.
I had the nanites install the brackets, then climbed up there with the panels, placed them on the brackets, and had the nanites secure them.
“A nanite cluster has infested the resort, consuming metal to self-replicate. Starfleet has ordered us to humanely capture and study the microscopic robots.”
"Anyway," their guide continued, "he didn't know the first thing about tech. Pushed the team hard. We couldn't get a chemical solution that worked right, but nanites showed real promise." "You're joking." Quinn didn't even try to keep the horror from her voice. "Memory-altering nanite clouds?" Tonya growled. "What did they call this, Project Grey Goo? That's wildly irresponsible."
Word Forms
- nanites
Synonyms for nanite
Depending on context, synonyms include nanorobot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nanorobotics, nanosubstance, nanobiotech, nanoscientist, nanotisation, nanotization.
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