ball and stick

The term "ball and stick" can refer to a molecular model in chemistry or a handwriting style.

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Definition

C1Chemistry

(technical)A model showing the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms as spheres and bonds as rods.

Example

  • The ball and stick model helped students understand the molecule's structure.

B2Education

(academic)A handwriting style where letters are made with straight lines and circular arcs, not joined together.

Example

  • Children often learn to write using the ball and stick method.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ball and stick":

plain ballstick figurewhite ball