nanosponge

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noun

A sponge that has nanosize holes, especially one used for biomimetic detoxification

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Meanings

nounnanosponge (plural nanosponges)

plural nanosponges

  1. medicineA sponge that has nanosize holes, especially one used for biomimetic detoxification

Origin

From nano- + sponge.

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Translations

French nanoéponge
  • nanoépongea sponge that has nanosize holes, especially one used for biomimetic detoxification
Cite this entry
APA

nanosponge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nanosponge

MLA

“nanosponge.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nanosponge. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nanosponge,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nanosponge.

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