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Kroto

biographical name

Kro·​to ˈkrō-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce Kroto (audio)
Sir Harold Walter 1939–2016 originally surname Krotoschiner British chemist

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“Kroto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kroto. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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