1. a hollow cage-like molecule composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in a spherical or ellipsoidal structure
Usage: chemistry; scientific

Examples

• The discovery of fullerene earned the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
• C60 is the most common and stable form of fullerene.
• Scientists are studying fullerene molecules for potential medical applications.
• The soccer ball-like structure of fullerene contains 60 carbon atoms.
• Fullerene research has opened new possibilities in nanotechnology.
• The unique properties of fullerene make it useful in electronics.