"Janus particle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Janus particles [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the two-faced god Janus. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Janus particle (plural Janus particles)
  1. (nanotechnology, physics) A spherical microscopic particle which has hemispheres with sharply differing properties, such as one hydrophilic hemisphere and one hydrophobic hemisphere Categories (topical): Nanotechnology, Physics

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