orthorhombic
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or·tho·rhom·bic
(ôr′thō-rŏm′bĭk)adj.
Of or relating to a crystalline structure of three mutually perpendicular axes of different length.
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orthorhombic
(ˌɔːθəʊˈrɒmbɪk)adj
(Chemistry) crystallog relating to the crystal system characterized by three mutually perpendicular unequal axes. Also: rhombic or trimetric
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or•tho•rhom•bic
(ˌɔr θəˈrɒm bɪk)adj.
noting or pertaining to a system of crystallization characterized by three unequal axes intersecting at right angles; rhombic.
[1865–70]
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or·tho·rhom·bic
(ôr′thō-rŏm′bĭk) Relating to a crystal having three axes of different lengths intersecting at right angles. The mineral topaz has orthorhombic crystals. See more at crystal.
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orthorhombique