Buckyball
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbʌkiˌbɔːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buckyball is a noun meaning A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C₆₀).
Meaning
A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C₆₀).
More Meanings
- (by extension) The most common types of spheroidal fullerenes, C₆₀ and C₇₀ usually; with C₇₂ and C₇₆ sometimes also included.
- (by extension) Any spheroidal fullerene, from C₂₀ on upwards.
Word Forms
- buckyballs
- bucky-ball
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include buckyonion, buckybowl, footballene, buckminsterfullerene, borospherene, bunnyball.
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