rhombic

[ rom-bik ]

adjective

1. having the form of a rhombus.
2. having a rhombus as base or cross section.
3. bounded by rhombuses, as a solid.
4. Crystallography. orthorhombic.

ˈrhombic

/ ˈrɒmbɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or having the shape of a rhombus
2. crystallog another word for orthorhombic

Other Words From

• sub·rhombic adjective
• sub·rhombi·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhombic¹

First recorded in 1660–70; rhomb + -ic

Example Sentences

When treated with hydrochloric or acetic acid they slowly dissolve and rhombic crystals of uric acid appear.

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Upon addition of acetic acid they dissolve, and rhombic plates of uric acid appear.

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The crystals are dark-brown rhombic plates lying singly or in crosses, and are easily recognized (Fig. 83).

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Yellowish or brown, needle-like or rhombic crystals of hematoidin (Fig. 32) may be seen after hemorrhage into the bowel.

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Aragonite, a mineral formed of calcium carbonate crystallized in the rhombic system; specific gravity 2.94 (compare Calcite).

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