nanobot

Main Entry:  nanobot
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a microscopic robot used in nanotechnology, a nano-robot; an extremely small autonomous self-propelled machine that may reproduce
Etymology:  1989
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Nanobot is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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nanobot definition

robotics
/nan"oh-bot/ A robot of microscopic proportions, presumably built by means of nanotechnology. As yet, only used informally (and speculatively!). Also called a "nanoagent".
[Jargon File]
(1999-07-19)

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