Buckyball Definition
bukēbôl
buckyballs
noun
Webster's New World
(chemistry, informal) A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C60).
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By extension, the most common types of spheroidal fullernes, C60 and C70 usually, with additionally C72 and C76 also included at times.
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By extension, any spheroidal fullerene, from C20 on upwards.
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Noun
Singular:
buckyball
Plural:
buckyballsOrigin of Buckyball
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Blend of buckminsterfullerene and ball, used as an abbreviation for buckminsterfullerene
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