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Rhombohedral

Rhomˊbo-he′dral

,
Adj.
(Geom. & Crystallog.)
Related to the rhombohedron; presenting the form of a rhombohedron, or a form derivable from a rhombohedron; relating to a system of forms including the rhombohedron and scalenohedron.
Rhombohedral iron ore
(Min.)
See
Hematite
.
Rhombohedral system
(Crystallog.)
,
a division of the hexagonal system embracing the rhombohedron, scalenohedron, etc.

Definition 2024


rhombohedral

rhombohedral

English

A rhombohedral shape

Adjective

rhombohedral (not comparable)

  1. (crystallography) Having three equal axes and oblique angles.

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