"nanobot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nanobots [plural]
Etymology: nano- + -bot Etymology templates: {{confix|en|nano|bot}} nano- + -bot Head templates: {{en-noun}} nanobot (plural nanobots)
  1. (nanotechnology, robotics) A very small autonomous robot, typically the size of a biological cell, designed to work alone or in very large numbers to achieve some task. Wikipedia link: nanobot Categories (topical): Nanotechnology, Robotics Synonyms: nanorobot, nanomachine, nanite Related terms: grey goo, nanotool

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