Etymology

barbaralane

B3A1R1B3A1R1A1L1A1N1E1

Today it means: A derivative of bullvalene in which one ethylene arm is replaced by a methylene group Full definition →

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Named after Barbara M. Ferrier (1932–2006), science professor.

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