Nanotube
Pronunciation: /ˈnænoʊˈtjub/
Nanotube (noun)
- A very small tube with a diameter measured in nanometres, often made from carbon or other materials.
- 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.