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buckyball

[ buhk-ee-bawl ]

noun

  1. Informal. a single molecule of buckminsterfullerene.

buckyball

/ ˈbʌkɪˌbɔːl /

noun

  1. informal.
    a ball-like polyhedral carbon molecule of the type found in buckminsterfullerene and other fullerenes

buckyball

/ bŭk′ē-bôl′ /

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Word History and Origins

Origin of buckyball1

1985-90; after R. Buckminster Fuller; -y 2, ball 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of buckyball1

C20: from buck ( minsterfullerene ) + y ² + ball 1

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