nanotubes

/ˈnænoʊtjuːbz/ /ˈnænəˌtjuːbz/

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 :

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

noun

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

Examples :

"Scientists are exploring how nanotubes can be used to deliver medicine directly to cancer cells. "

material technology chemistry physics science structure

Related Words

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. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

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.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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."

airplanes noun

/ˈɛərpleɪnz/ /ˈeərpleɪnz/

A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

"Airplanes fly people across countries for vacations and business trips. "

exploring verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ /ekˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

To seek for something or after someone.

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

nanotube noun

/ˈnænoʊtjuːb/ /ˈnænəˌtjuːb/

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.

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

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. "

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."