single-layer carbon
nounUK /ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈleɪə ˈkɑːbən/
US /ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈleɪər ˈkɑːrbən/
A single-layer carbon is one thin sheet of carbon atoms.
The scientist studied a single-layer carbon sheet under the microscope.
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2. A carbon material made of exactly one atomic layer.
Single-layer carbon conducts electricity very well.
3. A type of very thin carbon used in new technology.
Engineers use single-layer carbon to make strong, light parts.
4. A single flat sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a pattern.
The single-layer carbon looked like a honeycomb grid.