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trigonal

Syllabification: (trig·o·nal)
Pronunciation: /ˈtrigənl/
Definition of trigonal

adjective

  • triangular:square or trigonal double-sided inserts
  • chiefly Biology triangular in cross section:large trigonal shells
  • of or denoting a crystal system or three-dimensional geometric arrangement having three equal axes separated by equal angles that are not right angles.

Derivatives

trigonally

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin trigonalis, from Latin trigonum (see trigon)

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