richard smalley
Definition
Proper noun: - Richard Smalley: An American chemist, born in 1943, who, together with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto, discovered fullerenes, a discovery that opened a new branch of chemistry.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Richard Smalley was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996.
- The work of Richard Smalley revolutionized nanotechnology.
Advanced Usage
- "Smalley's contributions": Refers to the scientific work and impact of Richard Smalley.
- Smalley's contributions to the field of nanomaterials are foundational.
Variants and Related Words
- Fullerene (n): The molecule, composed entirely of carbon, discovered by Smalley, Curl, and Kroto.
- The C60 molecule, a type of fullerene, is also called a buckyball.
Synonyms
- Co-discoverer of fullerenes: A descriptive term for his role.
- Nanotechnology pioneer: A term highlighting his impact on the field.
Noun
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American chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943)
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