nanotube

/ˈnænoʊtjuːb/ /ˈnænəˌtjuːb/

Meanings

noun

Shortening of carbon nanotube; A carbon molecule, in the shape of a tube, having a fullerene structure and a diameter of about 1 or 2 nanometers.

Examples :

"The scientist used a powerful microscope to study the individual nanotube and its unique structure. "

noun

Any nanotech tubular structure with a characteristic diameter measured in a few nanometres, such as titanium nanotubes

Examples :

"Researchers are exploring the use of nanotubes in new, stronger building materials. "

material technology science chemistry physics

Related Words

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

nanometres noun

/ˈnænoʊmiːtərz/ /ˈnænəˌmiːtərz/

An SI subunit of length equal to 10-9 metres. Symbol: nm

"Many computer chips have components that measure only a few nanometres in size. "

fullerene noun

/ˈfʊlərˌiːn/ /ˈfʊləˌriːn/

Any of a class of allotropes of carbon having hollow molecules whose atoms lie at the vertices of a polyhedron having 12 pentagonal and 2 or more hexagonal faces.

"Scientists are exploring the use of fullerene molecules to deliver medicine directly to cancer cells because of their unique, cage-like structure. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

exploring verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ /ekˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The dog is exploring the backyard for his lost ball. "

nanotubes noun

/ˈnænoʊtjuːbz/ /ˈnænəˌtjuːbz/

Shortening of carbon nanotube; A carbon molecule, in the shape of a tube, having a fullerene structure and a diameter of about 1 or 2 nanometers.

"Scientists are exploring how nanotubes can be used to make stronger and lighter materials for building cars and airplanes. "

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

nanometers noun

/ˈnænoʊˌmiːtərz/ /ˈneɪnoʊˌmiːtərz/

An SI subunit of length equal to 10-9 metres. Symbol: nm

"The virus is so small, it can only be measured in nanometers. "

shortening verb

/ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔːrtnɪŋ/

To make shorter; to abbreviate.

"The teacher is shortening the essay assignment from five pages to three. "

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "