orthorhombic

Adjective

Meaning

Noting the system of crystallization which has three unequal axes at right angles to each other; trimetric. See Crystallization.

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Synonyms

diamond quadrilateral cubic isometric pyramidal rhombic trapezoidal three-dimensional icosahedral tetragonal trigonal monoclinic triclinic hexagonal prismatic

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Antonyms

unlike flat linear straight fake contrasting

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Examples

AmSi is a black solid isomorphic with LaSi, it has an orthorhombic crystal symmetry. Source: Internet

Dyar and Gunter, p. 22–23 Crystal structure and habit main seeAlso Topaz has a characteristic orthorhombic elongated crystal shape. Source: Internet

At 75 GPa it changes to a face centered orthorhombic structure. Source: Internet

Prehnite crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system, and most oftens forms as stalactitic or botryoidal aggregates, with only just the crests of small crystals showing any faces, which are almost always curved or composite. Source: Internet

Another phase of this oxide with orthorhombic symmetry has also been reported. Source: Internet

For triclinic, orthorhombic, and cubic crystal systems the axis designation is arbitrary and there is no principal axis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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