What does "nanocomposite" mean?

Any composite material one or more of whose components is some form of nanoparticle; more often consists of carbon nanotubes embedded in a polymer matrix.

What is a synonym for "nanocomposite"?

Common synonyms include: nanocompound.

Nanocomposite

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Noun

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Any composite material one or more of whose components is some form of nanoparticle; more often consists of carbon nanotubes embedded in a polymer matrix.
"Consequently the nanocomposite material is reinforced in every direction and the material exhibits very little distortion even when heated to temperatures above 150 degrees Celsius."

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nanocompound

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"Consequently the nanocomposite material is reinforced in every direction and the material exhibits very little distortion even when heated to temperatures above 150 degrees Celsius."

Etymology

From nano- + composite.

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