buckyball

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʌkiˌbɔːl/
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Noun

buckyball (plural buckyballs)

  1. (chemistry, informal) A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C60).
  2. (by extension) The most common types of spheroidal fullerenes, C60 and C70 usually; with C72 and C76 sometimes also included.
  3. (by extension) Any spheroidal fullerene, from C20 on upwards.

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