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tetragonal

/ˌtɛtrəˈɡɒnl/ adjective · British & US
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What does tetragonal mean?

adjective

Having four angles; having a tetragonal shape. In crystallography, a crystal system with four axes of symmetry, all of which are perpendicular to each other.

Example

"The tetragonal shape of the crystal made it difficult to cut and polish."

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