pyritohedron (plural pyritohedra)
(mathematics) an irregular dodecahedron, the faces of which are identical but irregular pentagons
(mineralogy) the shape of one of the crystal habits of pyrite
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Pyr`i*to*he"dron, n. Etym: [Pyrite + Gr. (Crystallog.)
Definition: The pentagonal dodecahedron, a common form of pyrite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 February 2025
(noun) (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)
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