buckminsterfullerene en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˌbʌk.mɪns.təɹˈfʊ.lə.ɹin/ (General-American)
- /ˌbʌk.mɪns.təˈfʊ.lə.ɹiːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Buckminster + Fuller + -ene, named after Buckminster Fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome.
Meanings
- An allotrope of carbon with the formula C₆₀, consisting of a hollow molecule with 60 atoms arranged in a truncated icosahedron structure; the smallest of the fullerenes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buckminsterfullerenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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