hemihedral

adjective

hemi·​he·​dral ˌhe-mi-ˈhē-drəl How to pronounce hemihedral (audio)
of a crystal
: having half the faces required by complete symmetry compare holohedral, tetartohedral

Word History

Etymology

hemi- + -hedron

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hemihedral was in 1837

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“Hemihedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemihedral. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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