homohedral

/hɒməˈhɛdərəl, -dɛrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the same or all faces of the same crystal form; isomerous in form.

“The homohedral crystal structure was observed in the rock sample under the microscope.”

2. noun

A solid whose crystal faces are all of the same size and shape.

“The scientist studied the properties of homohedral crystals in her research paper.”

Synonyms

  • isometric
  • isomorphous

Antonyms

  • anisohedral
  • anisometric