nano-urchin

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

nano- +‎ urchin

Noun[edit]

nano-urchin (plural nano-urchins)

  1. (chemistry) A dense cluster of nanotubes having a form resembling a sea urchin, especially one made from vanadium oxides.

References[edit]

  • "Chemistry World" August 2006/Volume 3/Number 8