hex·ag·o·nal (h k-s g  -nl)adj. 1. Having six sides. 2. Containing a hexagon or shaped like one. 3. Mineralogy Having three equal axes intersecting at angles of 60° in one plane and one axis of variable length that is perpendicular to the others. hex·ag o·nal·ly adv. |
hexagonal [hɛkˈsægənəl]
adj
1. (Mathematics) having six sides and six angles
2. (Mathematics) of or relating to a hexagon
3. (Chemistry) Crystallog relating or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three equal coplanar axes inclined at 60° to each other and a fourth longer or shorter axis at right angles to their plane See also trigonal
hexagonally adv
| hexagonal (hk-sg-nl) 1. Having six sides. 2. Relating to a crystal having three axes of equal length intersecting at angles of 60° in one plane, and a fourth axis of a different length that is perpendicular to this plane. The mineral calcite has hexagonal crystals. See illustration at crystal. |
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| Adj. | 1. | hexagonal - having six sides or divided into hexagons |
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