Monoclinic Definition

mŏnə-klĭnĭk
adjective

Designating or of a crystal system having three axes of unequal length, only two of which intersect at right angles with each other.

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Origin of Monoclinic

  • mono- +"Ž clinic

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Monoclinic Sentence Examples

  • It forms monoclinic crystals which are very soluble in water.

  • It seems rather doubtful whether the unstable monoclinic modification of sulphur (0 - sulphur) is ever found in a native state.

  • The common monoclinic variety is obtained by allowing a crust to form over molten sulphur by partially cooling it, and then breaking the crust and pouring off the still liquid portion, whereupon the interior of the vessel will be found coated with long needles of this variety.

  • Three other monoclinic forms have been described.

  • Crystals of azurite belong to the monoclinic system; they have a vitreous lustre and are translucent.

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MMOMON

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CICNIC

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