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hexahedron

[hek-suh-hee-druh n] /ˌhɛk səˈhi drən/
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noun, plural hexahedrons, hexahedra
[hek-suh-hee-druh] /ˌhɛk səˈhi drə/ (Show IPA)
1.
a solid figure having six faces, as a cube.
Origin of hexahedron
Greek
1565-1575
From the Greek word hexáedron, dating back to 1565-75. See hexa-, -hedron
Related forms
hexahedral, adjective
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hexahedron

/ˌhɛksəˈhiːdrən/
noun
1.
a solid figure having six plane faces. A regular hexahedron (cube) has square faces See also polyhedron
Derived Forms
hexahedral, adjective
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hexahedron
  (hěk'sə-hē'drən)   
Plural hexahedrons or hexahedra
A polyhedron, such as a cube, that has six faces.
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