nanofiber
6.8
Made from very thin threads much thinner than a hair for filters and medical devices
- adjective
- /ˈnænoʊˌfaɪbər/
- Specialized
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nanofibras
- The nanofiber coating improved the strength and flexibility of the medical device.
Examples
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Researchers are studying nanofiber membranes for their potential in water purification.
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The laboratory developed a nanofiber material for use in advanced air filters.
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The nanofiber material is incredibly lightweight.
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Researchers are developing new nanofiber textiles.
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The laboratory developed a nanofiber material for use in advanced air filters.
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Researchers are studying nanofiber membranes for their potential in water purification.
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The nanofiber coating improved the strength and flexibility of the medical device.
Synonyms
ultrafine
vsnanofiber
1
5.2
Something that is very small, like tiny particles or thin fibers
specifies fibers measured at nanometer scale rather than just very small
How Thin
Surface Forms
nanofiber positive
Etymology
Nanofiber as an adjective uses the same parts, nano- 'very small' and fiber 'thread', so nanofiber material is made of threads so tiny they are measured in nanometers.