octahedral

adjective

oc·​ta·​he·​dral ˌäk-tə-ˈhē-drəl How to pronounce octahedral (audio)
1
: having eight plane faces
2
: of, relating to, or formed in octahedrons
octahedrally adverb

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The researchers constructed it from hollow octahedral subunits that interlock but are able to move against one another. Lars Fischer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2021 When pressure is applied to the material, the octahedral elements become immobile. Lars Fischer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of octahedral was in 1684

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“Octahedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/octahedral. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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