monoclinic
noting or pertaining to a system of crystallization in which the crystals have three unequal axes, with one oblique intersection.
Origin of monoclinic
1- Compare crystal system.
Words Nearby monoclinic
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How to use monoclinic in a sentence
Occasionally monoclinic crystals are obtained by crystallizing from a strong solution.
The monoclinic crystals are prismatic in habit, with deeply striated prism and dome faces.
All the sodium, sodium-calcium, and calcium species are triclinic, except the rare monoclinic sodium felspar barbierite.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia | VariousCrystals of azurite belong to the monoclinic system; they have a vitreous lustre and are translucent.
The above may be illustrated by considering the equilibrium between rhombic and monoclinic sulphur.
British Dictionary definitions for monoclinic
/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈklɪnɪk) /
crystallog relating to or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three unequal axes, one pair of which are not at right angles to each other
Origin of monoclinic
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Scientific definitions for monoclinic
[ mŏn′ə-klĭn′ĭk ]
Relating to a crystal having three axes of different lengths. Two of the axes are at oblique angles to each other, and the third axis is perpendicular to the plane that is made by the other two. The mineral gypsum has monoclinic crystals. See illustration at crystal.
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