Brownian motors

A form of Brownian motor — A nanoscale or molecular device by which thermally activated processes (chemical reactions) are controlled and used to generate directed motion in space and to do mechanical or electrical work.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Brownian motor
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