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MXene

The English word “MXene” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Any of a class of inorganic compounds with the general formula Mₙ₊₁Xₙ (where M is an early transition metal and X is carbon or nitrogen), characterized by a layered structure.

Etymology

A contraction of Mₙ₊₁Xₙ, the general formula for these compounds.

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