rotation-inversion axes

[roh-tey-shuhn in-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn]

ro·ta·tion-in·ver·sion ax·is

[roh-tey-shuhn in-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn]
noun Crystallography.
an axis of a crystal such that rotating about the axis and then inverting the crystal brings the crystal back to its original position.
Also called symmetry axis of rotary inversion.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source Link To rotation-inversion axes

00:10

00:09

00:08

00:07

00:06

00:05

00:04

00:03

00:02

00:01

Rotation-inversion axes is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Dictionary.com, LLC. Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved.
  • Please Login or Sign Up to use the Recent Searches feature
FAVORITES
RECENT