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Definition of "rhombohedral" []

  • Having three equal axes and oblique angles. (adjective)

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Use "rhombohedral" in a sentence
  • "Naturally occurring graphites are reported to contain as much as 30% of the rhombohedral (beta) form, whereas synthetic materials contain only the alpha form."
  • "True, in the august presence of rhombohedral crystals, retinasphaltic resins, gehlenites, Fassaites, molybdenites, tungstates of manganese, and titanite of zirconium, why, the most facile of tongues may make a slip now and then."
  • "One part decorated with delicate blue and green stripes ended abruptly where a massive red rhombohedral growth pro'truded from the monstrosity's back."