equiaxed

adjective

equi·​axed

"+ˌakst

: having approximately equal dimensions in all directions

—used especially of a crystal grain in a metal

Word History

Etymology

French équiaxe (from équi- equi- + axe axis, from Latin axis) + English -ed

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