Definition of equiaxed
:having approximately equal dimensions in all directions
—used especially of a crystal grain in a metal
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equiaxed
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Origin and Etymology of equiaxed
French équiaxe (from équi- equi- + axe axis, from Latin axis) + English -ed
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