nanocomposite
noun
nano·com·pos·ite ˌna-nə-ˌkäm-ˈpä-sət 
-kəm-
especially British -ˈkäm-pə-zit
: a composite material with features measured in nanometers
Other nanocomposites—materials put together molecule by molecule—could be used to coat implants so that the body doesn't react to them. Some nanocomposites could be used to repair bones or replace membranes.—
Mary Vanac
Mary Vanac
nanocomposite adjective
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In the future, Huang and his colleagues plan on creating more kinds of transient devices using their nanocomposites. —IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2021
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IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2021
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“Nanocomposite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/nanocomposite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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