Nanotube Definition

nănə-to͝ob, -tyo͝ob
nanotubes
noun
A nanoscale structure exhibiting extraordinary strength and conductivity and consisting of a cylindrical molecule, typically of carbon.
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The definition of a nanotube is a cylinder-shaped molecule of carbon that is one to two nanometers in diameter.
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A nanotube can be any length.
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They have 10 times the tensile strength of steel.
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They are believed to bre the strongest material available for their weight.
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nanotube
Plural:
nanotubes

Origin of Nanotube

  • nano- +"Ž tube

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