buckminsterfullerene
Definition
Noun: A specific, spherical molecule composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a structure resembling a geodesic dome. It is the first discovered and most iconic member of the fullerene family of carbon allotropes.
Usage
This is a highly specialized scientific term used primarily in chemistry, nanotechnology, and materials science. It refers to the C₆₀ molecule. - The discovery of buckminsterfullerene revolutionized the study of carbon structures. - Scientists are researching the electrical properties of buckminsterfullerene.
Advanced Usage
- The molecule is named after the architect Buckminster Fuller due to its structural resemblance to his geodesic domes.
- It is often informally called a "buckyball."
Variants and Related Words
- Fullerene (n): The broader class of carbon molecules in the form of a hollow sphere, ellipsoid, or tube, of which buckminsterfullerene is the archetype.
- C₆₀ (n): The chemical formula for buckminsterfullerene, indicating 60 carbon atoms.
- Buckyball (n): A common informal name for buckminsterfullerene or similar spherical fullerenes.
Synonyms
- C₆₀
- Buckyball (informal)
Related Phrases/Idioms
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly technical term.
Noun
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a spheroidal fullerene; the first known example of a fullerene
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