Vocabulary Entry

fullerene

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noun

A fullerene is a molecular structure composed entirely of carbon, specifically shaped like a hollow sphere, ellipsoid, or tube.

Example Sentences

"The discovery of fullerenes has opened up new possibilities in materials science."

"Researchers are investigating the unique properties of fullerenes for drug delivery."

"C60, a common type of fullerene, is often referred to as buckminsterfullerene due to its spherical shape."