nanoshell en · NOUN
Etymology
From nano- + shell.
Meanings
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A dielectric nanoparticle coated with a very thin metallic shell.
Inject nanoshells into a tumor, shine infrared light on them, and they heat up, killing the tumor.
2005 February 22, Kenneth Chang, “Tiny Is Beautiful: Translating 'Nano' Into Practical”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 03 Feb 2021:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nanoshells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |