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Noun: nanocomposite  ,na-now'kóm-pu-zit
  1. A composite material where one or more components is some form of nanoparticle (e.g. carbon nanotubes embedded in a polymer matrix)
    "The new nanocomposite material showed remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for aerospace applications"

Derived forms: nanocomposites

Encyclopedia: Nanocomposite