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Monoclinic

Monˊo-clin′ic

,
Adj.
[
Mono-
+ Gr. [GREEK] to incline.]
(Crystallog.)
Having one oblique intersection; – said of that system of crystallization in which the vertical axis is inclined to one, but at right angles to the other, lateral axis. See
Crystallization
.

Definition 2024


monoclinic

monoclinic

English

A simple monoclinic shape

Adjective

monoclinic (not comparable)

  1. (crystallography) Having three unequal axes with two perpendicular and one oblique intersections.

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