orthorhombic

adjective

or·​tho·​rhom·​bic ˌȯr-thə-ˈräm-bik How to pronounce orthorhombic (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting a system of crystallization characterized by three unequal axes at right angles to each other

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Its techy dial was crafted using orthorhombic titanium aluminides—a material NASA uses for wings on supersonic aircraft thanks to its resistance to corrosion and high temperatures—to form a honeycomb structure. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021

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First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orthorhombic was in 1854

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“Orthorhombic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthorhombic. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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orthorhombic

adjective
or·​tho·​rhom·​bic ˌȯr-thə-ˈräm-bik How to pronounce orthorhombic (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting a system of crystallization characterized by three unequal axes at right angles to each other
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