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fullerenes

/ˈfʊləriːnz/ /ˈfʊləriːnz/

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noun

Fullerènes

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 researching how to use fullerenes to deliver medicine directly to cancer cells. "

Les scientifiques recherchent comment utiliser les fullerènes pour administrer des médicaments directement aux cellules cancéreuses.

compound chemistry material substance science

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noun

Fullerènes

Any closed-cage compound having twenty or more carbon atoms consisting entirely of 3-coordinate carbon atoms.

Examples :

"Scientists are exploring how fullerenes, with their unique spherical structures made of carbon, can be used to deliver medicine directly to cancer cells. "

Les scientifiques explorent comment les fullerènes, avec leurs structures sphériques uniques faites de carbone, peuvent être utilisés pour administrer des médicaments directement aux cellules cancéreuses.

compound material substance chemistry science

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noun

Fullerènes

(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 fullerenes, including both carbon nanotubes and spherical molecules, can be used to create stronger and lighter materials for cars. "

Les scientifiques explorent comment les fullerènes, y compris les nanotubes de carbone et les molécules sphériques, peuvent être utilisés pour créer des matériaux plus solides et plus légers pour les voitures.

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