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”

  1. 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.