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buckyball.

A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C₆₀).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbʌkiˌbɔːl/
  1. A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C₆₀).

    informal
  2. The most common types of spheroidal fullerenes, C₆₀ and C₇₀ usually; with C₇₂ and C₇₆ sometimes also included.

    broadly · informal
  3. Any spheroidal fullerene, from C₂₀ on upwards.

    broadly · informal
Where this word comes from

Blend of buck(minsterfullerene) + -y + ball.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.