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octahedral

Adjective

This term is primarily used in chemistry, crystallography, and geometry to describe a specific spatial arrangement. It evokes a sense of rigid symmetry and balance, where six vertices are equidistant from a center point, creating a double-pyramid effect.

Meanings

Adjective
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Having a shape like a regular octahedron, consisting of eight triangular faces.

"The crystal exhibited a perfect octahedral structure."

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