tetragonal
Pronunciation: [tɛtrəˈɡɔːnəl]
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Context: "geometry"
(adjective) describes a shape that has four equal sides and four right angles. Think of a box or a flat square; these shapes are tetragonal because they have a box-like form.
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The table has a tetragonal shape, which makes it perfect for fitting into the corner of the room.
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The round table is not tetragonal; it doesn't have any corners or equal sides.
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Is the shape of the garden bed tetragonal or round?
Context: "crystallography"
(adjective) refers to a specific type of crystal structure. Crystals like quartz can have a tetragonal structure, which means they grow in a shape that is tall and boxy, but not quite like a cube.
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The quartz crystals found in the area are tetragonal, giving them a unique crystal shape.
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These spherical crystals are not tetragonal; they have a completely different formation.
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Can you identify if this mineral has a tetragonal structure or not?
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