Where does “nanoribbon” come from?
nanoribbon (English) comes from English ribbon, from Middle English riban, from Old French riban.
nanoribbon (English): A nanostructure in the form of a ribbon
Definitions
- A nanostructure in the form of a ribbon
Ancestry of “nanoribbon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ribbon | A long, narrow strip of material used for... |
| 2 | Middle English | riban | ribbon |
| 3 | Old French | riban | — |