rhombic
bounded by rhombuses, as a solid.
Crystallography. orthorhombic.
Origin of rhombic
1- Sometimes rhom·bi·cal .
Other words from rhombic
- sub·rhom·bic, adjective
- sub·rhom·bi·cal, adjective
Words Nearby rhombic
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How to use rhombic in a sentence
When treated with hydrochloric or acetic acid they slowly dissolve and rhombic crystals of uric acid appear.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddUpon addition of acetic acid they dissolve, and rhombic plates of uric acid appear.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe crystals are dark-brown rhombic plates lying singly or in crosses, and are easily recognized (Fig. 83).
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddYellowish or brown, needle-like or rhombic crystals of hematoidin (Fig. 32) may be seen after hemorrhage into the bowel.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddAragonite, a mineral formed of calcium carbonate crystallized in the rhombic system; specific gravity 2.94 (compare Calcite).
British Dictionary definitions for rhombic
/ (ˈrɒmbɪk) /
relating to or having the shape of a rhombus
crystallog another word for orthorhombic
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