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- [hem-i-hee-druh l]
- /ˌhɛm ɪˈhi drəl/
- /hˌemɪhˈiːdrəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hem-i-hee-druh l]
- /ˌhɛm ɪˈhi drəl/
Definitions of hemihedral word
- adjective hemihedral (of a crystal) having only half the planes or faces required by the maximum symmetry of the system to which it belongs. 1
- noun hemihedral Having half the number of planes required for symmetry of the holohedral form. 1
- adjective hemihedral (of a crystal) exhibiting only half the number of planes necessary for complete symmetry 0
- adjective hemihedral having half the number of faces required for complete symmetry 0
- adjective hemihedral (of a crystal) Having only half the plane faces needed for the highest degree of symmetry in its system. 0
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Origin of hemihedral
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; hemi- + -hedral
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Parts of speech for Hemihedral
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hemihedral popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hemihedral usage trend in Literature
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