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fullerenes

/ˈfʊləriːnz/ /ˈfʊləriːnz/

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noun

富勒烯

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. "

科学家们正在研究如何利用富勒烯将药物直接输送到癌细胞。

compound chemistry material substance science

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noun

富勒烯

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. "

科学家们正在探索如何利用富勒烯——这种由碳构成的、具有独特球形结构的分子——将药物直接输送到癌细胞。

compound material substance chemistry science

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noun

富勒烯

(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. "

科学家们正在探索如何利用富勒烯（包括碳纳米管和球状分子），来制造更坚固、更轻便的汽车材料。

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