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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These materials, including graphene, have potential uses in the biomedical and optoelectronic fields. Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 This year, physicists found the first instances of superconductivity in 2D materials other than graphene, along with a completely novel form of superconductivity in a new graphene system. Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025 As the graphene oxide project moves forward — seeking FDA approval and expanding production — I’m reminded of what progress really looks like. Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 One way to do that is called remote epitaxy, where an intermediate layer made out of graphene or other material is introduced between the substrate and the growing crystals. ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025 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 26 Jun. 2025.

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