noun Download 🔗Share Any of a class of allotropes of carbon having hollow molecules whose atoms lie at the vertices of a polyhedron having 12 pentagonal and 2 or more hexagonal faces. Examples : "Scientists are exploring the use of fullerene molecules to deliver medicine directly to cancer cells because of their unique, cage-like structure. " compound material substance chemistry physics science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any closed-cage compound having twenty or more carbon atoms consisting entirely of 3-coordinate carbon atoms. Examples : "Chemists are studying fullerene structures to explore their potential use in new drug delivery systems. " compound material substance chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) The class of carbon allotropes consisting of tubular carbon molecules (carbon nanotubes) and spheroidal carbon molecules (traditional fullerenes). Examples : "Scientists are exploring how to use fullerene in new types of solar panels. " material substance chemistry physics science element Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading