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buckyball

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun buckyball has 1 sense
  1. buckminsterfullerene, buckyball - a spheroidal fullerene; the first known example of a fullerene
    --1 is a kind of fullerene

Definitions from the Web

Buckyball

Definition:

A buckyball is a molecular structure consisting of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a spherical shape resembling a soccer ball. It is also known as a fullerene or a C60 molecule.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: Buckyball

Senses:

There is only one sense for the term "buckyball".

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular culture, buckyballs have gained attention due to their unique shape and remarkable properties.

Sample Sentence 1:

Many people enjoy collecting buckyball models as they make fascinating desk decorations.

Sample Sentence 2:

The discovery of buckyballs revolutionized the field of nanotechnology.

Local Usage:

In local communities, buckyballs can refer to a specific type of toy consisting of magnetic balls that can be arranged into different shapes.

Sample Sentence 1:

Children in the neighborhood often gather to play with colorful buckyballs.

Sample Sentence 2:

The local store sells various sizes and colors of buckyballs for creative play.

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