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monoclinic

/ˌmɒn.əˈklɪn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌmɒn.əˈklɪn.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к кристаллической системе, характеризующейся тремя неравными осями, с одним косым пересечением.

Relating to a crystal system characterized by three unequal axes, with one oblique intersection.

  1. Crystallography termC1formalscientific

    Relating to a crystal system with three unequal axes, one of which intersects the others at an oblique angle.

    ruКристаллографический термин

    • The mineral gypsum has a monoclinic crystal structure.
    • Many feldspars crystallize in the monoclinic system.
    • The sample exhibited monoclinic symmetry under X‑ray diffraction.