graphene

noun

graph·​ene ˈgra-ˌfēn How to pronounce graphene (audio)
: an extremely electrically conductive form of elemental carbon that is composed of a single flat sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a repeating hexagonal lattice

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When coated onto a polypropylene separator with graphene, the material formed a thin interfacial layer that readily absorbed electrolyte while suppressing polysulfide migration. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 His team has made clusters of 36 boron atoms in a thin, atom-thick disk; two could be stitched together to create the boron equivalent of graphene. ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 This setup features dual-core massage functionality with 3 intensity levels, paired with 3-level graphene heat therapy operating between 104–122°F (40–50°C) and red-light technology to actively relieve back pain and fatigue. New Atlas, 19 June 2026 Similar to the way pure carbon can form diamonds, graphene, or other structures, tantalum nitride exists in multiple forms with very different properties. Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graphene

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1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphene was in 1985

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“Graphene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphene. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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