an·he·dral

[an-hee-druhl]
adjective Petrography.
xenomorphic ( def 1 ).

Origin:
1895–1900; an-1 + -hedral

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anhedral (ænˈhiːdrəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Compare dihedral the downward inclination of an aircraft wing in relation to the lateral axis

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Anhedral plagioclase is un-twinned and mafic minerals are rare.
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