orthorhombic
[ôr′t̸hō räm′bik]orthorhombic definition by Webster's New World
adjective
designating or of a crystal system having three axes of unequal length, each of which intersects at right angles with the others
Origin: ortho- plush rhombic
orthorhombic definition by American Heritage Dictionary
adjective
Of or relating to a crystalline structure of three mutually perpendicular axes of different length.
orthorhombic - Science Definition
Relating to a crystal having three axes of different lengths intersecting at right angles. The mineral topaz has orthorhombic crystals. See illustration at crystal.
