graphene

/ ˈɡræfiːn /

noun

1. a nanomaterial consisting of one-atom-thick sheets of carbon atoms, with the atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice structure

Word History and Origins

Origin of graphene¹

C20: from _graph ( _ite ) + _-ene

Example Sentences

They first tested their approach using graphene, a well-known form of carbon, to measure its optical conductivity.

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There are plenty of futuristic building materials — including graphene, hempcrete and self-healing concrete, which is capable of repairing its own cracks after damage — but they’re not cost-efficient for most home buyers.

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One innovation was using graphene nanofluid rather than distilled water to transfer the heat.

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The study was inspired by earlier work where Alijani's team recorded the first-ever sound of a single bacterium using a graphene drum.

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The metal ions interact with the oxygen to form semiconductor metal oxides, while the carbon atoms form graphene sheets.

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