Octahedral Meaning
/ˌɑktəˈhidrəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, relating to, or having the shape of an octahedron.
Sentence Examples
The molecule had an octahedral shape and structure.
The crystal formed an octahedral pattern.
The mineral crystals had a beautiful octahedral structure.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A diamond can be cut into an ____ shape with eight triangular faces.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The crystal formed an ____ shape with eight identical triangular faces.
Word Origin & History
From octa- + -hedral.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Of the convex polyhedra with regular faces, the only ones that have tetrahedral, octahedral, or icosahedral symmetry are the Platonic and Archimedean solids."
— 1966, Norman W. Johnson, “Convex Polyhedra with Regular Faces”, in Canadian Journal of Mathematics, volume XVIII, number I, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, page 181:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A diamond can be cut into an ____ shape with eight triangular faces.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The crystal formed an ____ shape with eight identical triangular faces.