"nanofactory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nanofactories [plural]
Etymology: From nano- + factory. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|nano|factory}} nano- + factory Head templates: {{en-noun}} nanofactory (plural nanofactories)
  1. (science fiction) A molecular assembler that uses nanomachines Categories (topical): Nanotechnology, Science fiction

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