space group

American  

noun

Crystallography.

1. a set of symmetry elements that brings a periodic arrangement of points on a Bravais space lattice to its original position.

---

Example Sentences

Before flying into space, Group Captain Shukla described the past year as "nothing short of transformative".

From BBC

De Leon, from “Triangle of Sadness,” is a wonder as usual, and seems to command any room, space, group or scene she inhabits with a sly but iron-willed control.

From Los Angeles Times

To ensure a class is developmentally appropriate, Jenkins suggests looking for a lot of open space, group tables instead of desks, and an environment that is mostly dedicated to allowing kids to explore independently.

From Los Angeles Times

Both are involved with the Black Mountain Shared Space group.

From BBC

But the Biden space group is divided on what to do about Boeing’s SLS, several sources said.

From Reuters