ultrathin

American  

[uhl-truh-thin] / ˌʌl trəˈθɪn /

adjective

1. extremely thin.

   an ultrathin wristwatch.

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Etymology

Origin of ultrathin

First recorded in 1945–50; ultra- + thin

Example Sentences

In a new study published in Nature Materials, physicists led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin observed a sequence of unusual magnetic states in an ultrathin material.

From Science Daily

The ultrathin sensor can capture light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum.

From Science Daily

It was a pioneer in developing glass fiber, in which threads of ultrathin glass are woven together like a fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cables themselves often contain dozens or hundreds of flexible, ultrathin glass fibers to carry signals.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This method may be extended to a broad class of ceramics, It demonstrates ultrathin surface coatings can make the electrolyte less brittle and more stable under extreme electrochemical and mechanical conditions, like fast charging and pressure," said Xu, who at Stanford worked in the laboratory of Prof. William Chueh, a senior author of the study and director of the Precourt Institute for Energy, which is part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.

From Science Daily