nanotube
Britishnoun
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A hollow cylindrical or toroidal molecule made of one element, usually carbon. Nanotubes are being investigated as semiconductors and for uses in nanotechnology.
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See also fullerene
Example Sentences
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Earlier attempts to solve this problem involved adding conductive materials such as carbon nanotubes or metallic particles to nail polish.
From Science Daily
In the study, the scientists observed that these microscopic tubes, known as nanotubes, primarily formed to help neurons expel toxic small molecules such as amyloid-beta.
From Science Daily
About 20 years ago, scientists began discovering nanotubes that can emit fluorescent light.
From BBC
This allows electrons to be removed from the absorbed electron donors through solid-state ET oxidation reactions, resulting in the accumulation of holes in the donors inside the nanotube.
From Science Daily
The process involves blending three main components -- carbon nanotubes, polyvinyl alcohol and carboxymethyl cellulose -- followed by freeze-drying.
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