tetragonal
/tɪˈtraɡ(ə)n(ə)l
/adjective
Of or denoting a crystal system or three-dimensional geometrical arrangement having three axes at right angles, two of them equal.Superb, equant tetragonal crystals occur on quartz in the junction pockets....
- 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.
Derivatives
tetragonally
Origin
Late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek tetragōnon (neuter of tetragōnos 'four-angled') + -al.
Rhymes
- sportscaster
- sports channel
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- sports-coated
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- sports day
- sports diver
- sports diving
- sports doctor
- sports drink
- sportsdrome
- sportsfest
- sports finder
- sportsfishing
- sports girl
- sports ground
- sport shirt
- sports industry
- sports injury
- sports jacket
- sports-jacketed
- sportsman
- sportsmanlike
- sportsmanly