Definition of BUCKYBALL

buckyball

Meanings

Plural: buckyballs

Noun

  • a spheroidal fullerene; the first known example of a fullerene
  • A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C₆₀).
  • The most common types of spheroidal fullerenes, C₆₀ and C₇₀ usually; with C₇₂ and C₇₆ sometimes also included.
  • Any spheroidal fullerene, from C₂₀ on upwards.

Origin / Etymology

Blend of buckminsterfullerene + ball, used as an abbreviation for buckminsterfullerene

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