Definitions

1. adjective

Having eight sides or angles; eight-sided.

“The octahedral structure of the crystal lattice was studied extensively in the field of materials science.”

2. adjective

Relating to or forming an octahedron, a solid with eight plane faces, typically four triangular faces and six square faces, arranged at the corners of a regular octahedron.

“The mathematician used the properties of octahedral geometry to solve the complex problem.”

3. noun

A three-dimensional solid figure with eight plane faces, typically four triangular faces and six square faces, arranged at the corners of a regular octahedron.

“The artist created a sculpture of an octahedral shape, which was highly praised for its unique design.”