nanotube
noun
nano·tube
ˈna-nə-ˌtüb 
ˈna-nō-
: a microscopic tube whose diameter is measured in nanometers
especially
: one of pure carbon : buckytube
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The carbon nanotubes are highly sensitive at room temperature, enabling Bassil to select a larger range of gas-sensitive materials, including those that might deteriorate at high temperatures – polymers are one example.
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Shirl Leigh
june 26,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In a hollow nanotube, these particles hit a dead end.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Carbon nanotubes are textbook examples for the first generation.
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18 June 2026
Boron nitride nanotubes, on the other hand, capture neutrons.
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Chelsea Gohd,
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Shirl Leigh
june 26,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In a hollow nanotube, these particles hit a dead end.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Carbon nanotubes are textbook examples for the first generation.
—
Dr. Samer Taha,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Boron nitride nanotubes, on the other hand, capture neutrons.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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nanotube
noun
nano·tube
-ˌt(y)üb
: a microscopic tube whose diameter is measured in nanometers
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