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richard smalley

 

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Noun richard smalley has 1 sense
  1. Smalley, Richard Smalley, Richard E. Smalley, Richard Errett Smalley - American chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943)
    --1 is a kind of chemist

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Richard Smalley

Definition:

Richard Smalley refers to the eminent American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996. He is best known for his contributions to the discovery of fullerenes, specifically the carbon molecule C60, also known as buckminsterfullerene.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Richard Smalley (1943-2005) was a prominent American chemist and professor. He played a pivotal role in developing the field of nanotechnology and nanoscience. Smalley's groundbreaking research on fullerenes revolutionized the understanding and potential applications of nanomaterials.

Sense 2 - Noun:

Richard Smalley can also refer to a person named Richard with the last name Smalley.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Richard Smalley's work on nanotechnology opened up new possibilities for advanced materials.
  2. The discovery of fullerenes by Richard Smalley and his colleagues revolutionized the field of chemistry.
  3. Richard Smalley was a well-respected professor who inspired many students to pursue careers in science.
  4. I met Richard Smalley at a conference, and he shared fascinating insights about the future of nanoscience.

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