octahedral

American

[ok-tuh-hee-druhl] / ˌɒk təˈhi drəl /

adjective

having the form of an octahedron.

octahedral British

/ ˌɒktəˈhiːdrəl /

adjective

having eight plane surfaces
shaped like an octahedron

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Etymology

Origin of octahedral

First recorded in 1750–60; octahedr(on) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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Octahedral complexes have a coordination number of six, and the six donor atoms are arranged at the corners of an octahedron around the central metal ion.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Octahedral crystals of zircon are then produced, which have the same crystalline form, appearance and optical qualities as the natural zircon.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various

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