tafelig
tabular; plate-like
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Form von Tafeln oder Platten habend; in der Kristallographie eine bestimmte Kristallform beschreibend.
- English meaning
- Tabular, platy
- Synonym
- plattenförmig
- German example
- Die Kristalle sind tafelig ausgebildet.
- English example
- The crystals are tabular in shape.
Example sentences with “tafelig”
Der Kristall hat eine tafelige Struktur. (The crystal has a plate-like structure.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tafelig' mean in geology?
It describes a crystal form that is flat and broad, like a tablet or plate.