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triclinic

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tri·clin·ic  (tr-klnk)
adj.
Having three unequal axes intersecting at oblique angles. Used of certain crystals.
triclinic [traɪˈklɪnɪk]
adj
(Chemistry) relating to or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three unequal axes, no pair of which are perpendicular Also anorthic
triclinic  (tr-klnk)
Relating to a crystal having three axes of different lengths intersecting at oblique angles. The mineral microcline (a type of feldspar) has triclinic crystals. See illustration at crystal.
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Adj.1.triclinic - having three unequal crystal axes intersecting at oblique anglestriclinic - having three unequal crystal axes intersecting at oblique angles; "triclinic system"
anorthic
crystallography - the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals
monoclinic - having three unequal crystal axes with one oblique intersection; "monoclinic system"
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