Nanotube

Pronunciation: /ˈnænoʊˈtjub/

Nanotube (noun)

  1. A very small tube with a diameter measured in nanometres, often made from carbon or other materials.
  2. A carbon-based tube structure where atoms form a hollow cylinder at the nanoscale.

Examples

  • A nanotube can be extremely small and still strong.
  • Engineers use nanotube material to improve performance.