rhombic

adjective

rhom·​bic ˈräm-bik How to pronounce rhombic (audio)
1
: having the form of a rhombus
2

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In the quasicrystals that the Michigan team studied, the rhombic triacontahedrons forced quasiperiodic patterns and appeared to require relatively little energy. Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rhombic was in 1671

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“Rhombic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhombic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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rhombic

adjective
rhom·​bic ˈräm-bik How to pronounce rhombic (audio)
1
: having the form of a rhombus
2
: of, relating to, or being a form of crystal having three unequal axes at right angles to each other
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