Buckyball (Noun)
Meaning
A spheroidal fullerene; the first known example of a fullerene.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The buckyball is a molecule composed entirely of carbon atoms, arranged in a spherical structure resembling a soccer ball.
- Scientists have been studying the unique properties of the buckyball, a spheroidal fullerene with 60 carbon atoms.
- The discovery of the buckyball in 1985 marked a significant milestone in the field of nanotechnology.
- Researchers have been exploring the potential applications of the buckyball, including its use in electronics and medicine.
- The buckyball's hollow interior makes it an attractive candidate for storing and transporting small molecules.