octahedral
adjective
oc·ta·he·dral
ˌäk-tə-ˈhē-drəl 
1
: having eight plane faces
2
: of, relating to, or formed in octahedrons
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The researchers constructed it from hollow octahedral subunits that interlock but are able to move against one another.
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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
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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
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“Octahedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/octahedral. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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