oktaetrisch

octahedral (related to an octahedron)

Word details

German meaning
Die Form eines Oktaeders habend oder betreffend.
English meaning
Octahedral
Synonym
achtflächig
German example
Diamanten können in oktaetrischen Formen kristallisieren.
English example
Diamonds can crystallize in octahedral forms.

Example sentences with “oktaetrisch”

  1. Das Kristallgitter ist oktaetrisch strukturiert. (The crystal lattice is octahedrally structured.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'oktaetrisch' a common geometric term?

It is used in chemistry and mineralogy to describe crystal shapes.