noun🔗ShareShortening 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. "materialchemistrytechnologyphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny nanotech tubular structure with a characteristic diameter measured in a few nanometres, such as titanium nanotubes"Scientists are exploring how nanotubes can be used to deliver medicine directly to cancer cells. "materialtechnologychemistryphysicssciencestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
