thin film
noun
: a very thin layer of a substance on a supporting material
especially
: a coating (as of a semiconductor) that is deposited in a layer one atom or one molecule thick
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Coming up with materials that will do that work is actually the easy part; turning them into the microscopically-thin film of a solar sail is the real challenge.
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Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Interestingly, these crystals are 110–200-nanometer-thin films of iron germanium whose mirror-image structure naturally forces magnetic spins into unique arrangements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Oceans account for only a thin film of water on the surface.
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For concrete or tile, a mild cleaner helps cut through the thin film of pollen and grime that builds up over time.
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Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Interestingly, these crystals are 110–200-nanometer-thin films of iron germanium whose mirror-image structure naturally forces magnetic spins into unique arrangements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Oceans account for only a thin film of water on the surface.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
For concrete or tile, a mild cleaner helps cut through the thin film of pollen and grime that builds up over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Thin film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thin%20film. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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