buckyball /ˈbʌkiˌbɔːl/ noun3 •(informal) A buckminsterfullerene molecule (C₆₀). •(informal) The most common types of spheroidal fullerenes, C₆₀ and C₇₀ usually; with C₇₂ and C₇₆ sometimes also included. •(informal) Any spheroidal fullerene, from C₂₀ on upwards. formsbuckyballs