ANORTHIC

triclinic, anorthic

(adjective) having three unequal crystal axes intersecting at oblique angles; “triclinic system”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

anorthic (not comparable)

(crystallography) Having three unequal axes that intersect obliquely

Anagrams

• Cathiron, Chariton

Source: Wiktionary


A*nor"thic, a. Etym: [See Anorthite.] (Min.)

Definition: Having unequal oblique axes; as, anorthic crystals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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