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单词 tetragonal
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Definition of tetragonal in English:

tetragonal

adjective tɪˈtraɡ(ə)n(ə)ltɛˈtræɡənl
  • Of or denoting a crystal system or three-dimensional geometrical arrangement having three axes at right angles, two of them equal.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Xenotime crystals exhibit tetragonal prisms, dipyramids, and pinacoids, whereas zircon may exhibit first- and second-order tetragonal prisms, dipyramids, and pinacoids.
    • The crystals are typically tetragonal dipyramids with pinacoids.
    • Superb, equant tetragonal crystals occur on quartz in the junction pockets.
    • Furthermore, we see that the molecular rows along the a axes are in perfect alignment with the underlying layers, as one would expect for the tetragonal lattice of the CO-HbC crystals.
    • Rutile is a tetragonal mineral famous for its variety of crystal habits and twinning.
    • The crystals are stepped tetragonal pyramids (somewhat resembling anatase) associated with chrysocolla.
    • Narsarsukite is another tetragonal mineral that can show a tetragonal prismatic habit, particularly when it develops in open cavities.
    • Small, black, tetragonal anatase crystals associated with rutile were found on microcline by Kile.
    • Zircon (variety cyrtolite) commonly forms curved tetragonal crystals that radiate from a base of biotite crystals and terminate in adjacent feldspar.

Derivatives

  • tetragonally

  • adverb
    • In addition, Tetragonocrinus has tetragonally positioned accessory canals along the column.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The secondary thermal aging process requiring tight manufacturing controls for proper microstructural development has limited the supplier base for the tetragonally toughened zirconias.

Origin

Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek tetragōnon (neuter of tetragōnos 'four-angled') + -al.

Rhymes

diagonal, heptagonal, hexagonal, octagonal
 
 

Definition of tetragonal in US English:

tetragonal

adjectiveteˈtraɡənltɛˈtræɡənl
  • Of or denoting a crystal system or three-dimensional geometric arrangement having three axes at right angles, two of them equal.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Superb, equant tetragonal crystals occur on quartz in the junction pockets.
    • Zircon (variety cyrtolite) commonly forms curved tetragonal crystals that radiate from a base of biotite crystals and terminate in adjacent feldspar.
    • Furthermore, we see that the molecular rows along the a axes are in perfect alignment with the underlying layers, as one would expect for the tetragonal lattice of the CO-HbC crystals.
    • Rutile is a tetragonal mineral famous for its variety of crystal habits and twinning.
    • The crystals are typically tetragonal dipyramids with pinacoids.
    • Narsarsukite is another tetragonal mineral that can show a tetragonal prismatic habit, particularly when it develops in open cavities.
    • The crystals are stepped tetragonal pyramids (somewhat resembling anatase) associated with chrysocolla.
    • Xenotime crystals exhibit tetragonal prisms, dipyramids, and pinacoids, whereas zircon may exhibit first- and second-order tetragonal prisms, dipyramids, and pinacoids.
    • Small, black, tetragonal anatase crystals associated with rutile were found on microcline by Kile.

Origin

Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek tetragōnon (neuter of tetragōnos ‘four-angled’) + -al.

 
 
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