Definition of "nanoshells" [nanoshells]

• Plural form of nanoshell. (noun)

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• "Previous studies by others suggest that gold "nanoshells" have the potential for strong near-infrared light absorption."
• "Gold nanoparticles or "nanoshells" developed by James Tunnel's group at the University of Texas in Austin can be localized to cancer cells, allowing detection by fluorescence spectroscopy even when the tumors are quite small."
• "Like fullerenes and nanoshells, nanocrystals are coated with antibodies that will steer them to diseased cells."