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Definition of "octahedra" [octahedra]
- Plural form of octahedron. (noun)
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Use "octahedra" in a sentence
- "Diamond crystallizes in the isometric (cubic) system, and regularly forms cubes and octahedra (an octahedra is an 8-sided "diamond-shaped" crystal; see below)."
- "It crystallizes in octahedra, having a specific gravity of 3.2, and melts at 597° C. (T. Carnelley)."
- "It crystallizes in red octahedra and dyes silk and wool yellow."