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fullerene

/ˈfʊlərˌiːn/ /ˈfʊləˌriːn/

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noun

Fulerenos

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. "

Los científicos están explorando el uso de moléculas de fulerenos para administrar medicamentos directamente a las células cancerosas debido a su estructura única en forma de jaula.

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noun

Fulerenos

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. "

Los químicos están estudiando las estructuras de los fulerenos para explorar su uso potencial en nuevos sistemas de administración de fármacos.

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noun

Fulerenos, alótropos de carbono

(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. "

Los científicos están explorando cómo usar fulerenos en nuevos tipos de paneles solares.

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