rhombic
Americanadjective
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having the form of a rhombus.
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having a rhombus as base or cross section.
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bounded by rhombuses, as a solid.
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Crystallography. orthorhombic.
adjective
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relating to or having the shape of a rhombus
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crystallog another word for orthorhombic
Other Word Forms
- subrhombic adjective
- subrhombical adjective
Etymology
Origin of rhombic
Example Sentences
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Going up a level of systematic focus, this strange Cretaceous flier belonged to a family of pterosaurs called istodactylids that are recognized by their long skulls and “rhombic teeth.”
From Scientific American
They therefore came up with a rhombic pattern, covering the brickwork of the entire tower along with the already filled-in windows • • Know more?
From The Guardian
And what a shape it will be: a 12-sided rhombic dodecahedron.
From New York Times
It crystallizes in rhombic prisms which are readily soluble in hot water, melt at 187� C. and decompose at about 240� C. It is readily hydrolysed by hot caustic alkalis to benzoic acid and glycocoll.
From Project Gutenberg
A silicate of aluminium, occurring usually in thick rhombic prisms, nearly square, of a grayish or pale reddish tint.
From Project Gutenberg
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