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ultrathin

American  
[uhl-truh-thin] / ˌʌl trəˈθɪn /

adjective

  1. extremely thin.

    an ultrathin wristwatch.


Etymology

Origin of ultrathin

First recorded in 1945–50; ultra- + thin


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A single ultrathin device can detect magnetic fields along more than one axis.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

"Our research shows that its ultrathin form, on the other hand, may be the key in making it magnetic."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

Such ultrathin materials must be grown on a supporting foundation called a substrate, which acts as a template during fabrication.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026

A University of Minnesota scientist, Jian-Ping Wang, cracked it a decade ago by using techniques adapted from semiconductor manufacturing to make an ultrathin film.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

An ultrathin gold rope trailed from the fletching.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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