buckytube
/ˈbʌkiˌtub/
noun
- A tiny, hollow tube made of carbon atoms, with very strong and conductive properties, used in nanotechnology.
- The electrical conductivity of a buckytube makes it useful for new types of batteries.
- A buckytube is so strong that it can be used to make lightweight armor.
- Researchers are exploring how buckytubes can improve computer chips.
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