nanotube

noun

nano·​tube ˈna-nə-ˌtüb How to pronounce nanotube (audio)
ˈna-nō-
: a microscopic tube whose diameter is measured in nanometers
especially : one of pure carbon : buckytube

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Their development already provides a 50% improvement in battery life compared to using traditional carbon nanotubes as conductive agents. Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Their method ensures that the dopants are placed right over the nanotube. IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024 The image below was a commemoration of the discovery of carbon nanotubes at NEC. Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Functional materials, such as carbon nanotubes or graphene flakes, can be mixed into the liquid. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nanotube 

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First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nanotube was in 1992

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“Nanotube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nanotube. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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nanotube

noun
nano·​tube -ˌt(y)üb How to pronounce nanotube (audio)
: a microscopic tube whose diameter is measured in nanometers
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