Mesoporous

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having pores of a size between 2 and 50 nanometres. not-comparable

    "A nanobullet comprising of multifunctional Janus nanocomposites (a head of magnetic Fe₃O₄ and a body of mesoporous SiO₂ containing doxorubicin) is reported to be a safe and efficient treatment for liver cancer."

Example

More examples

"A nanobullet comprising of multifunctional Janus nanocomposites (a head of magnetic Fe₃O₄ and a body of mesoporous SiO₂ containing doxorubicin) is reported to be a safe and efficient treatment for liver cancer."

Etymology

From meso- + porous.

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