isoclinic

/aɪˈsɒklɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or relating to two or more planes of symmetry.

“The crystal’s isoclinic structure made it an interesting subject for the geologists.”

2. noun

A system of crystal forms, where two of the axes are related by a rotation of 180° about the third.

“The mineralogist studied the isoclinic system of the newly discovered mineral.”

Synonyms

  • crystallographic
  • symmetrical

Antonyms

  • anisotropic
  • asymmetrical