holohedral

adjective

ho·​lo·​he·​dral ˌhō-lə-ˈhē-drəl How to pronounce holohedral (audio)
ˌhä-
of a crystal
: having all the faces required by complete symmetry compare hemihedral, tetartohedral

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of holohedral was in 1837

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“Holohedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holohedral. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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