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Ceramic materials are used in nuclear, chemical and electrical power generation industries because of their ability to withstand extreme environments. However, at high temperatures, ceramics are susceptible to thermal-shock fractures caused by rapid temperature-changing events, such as cold water droplet contact with hot surfaces. In a novel interdisciplinary approach, engineers report the use of a cheap, simple, water-repelling coating to prevent thermal shock in ceramics.
Source: Improved thermal-shock resistance in industrial ceramics
(Score: 2) by RS3 on Friday August 24 2018, @06:53PM
Okay, okay, you win, I give. I know the terms "nano", pico, femto, etc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_prefix [wikipedia.org]
I see the word "nano" usually used in reference to something active, rather than a simple passive coating. I know it's colloquial, but language is ever evolving. OP was confused by the article and I just tried to help.
I know, -1 flamebait, offtopic, troll, whatever.