Octahedral

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːktəˈhiːdrəl/

Octahedral (adj)

  1. Describing a solid shape with eight flat faces that meet in a regular pattern.
  2. In chemistry, describing how six or more atoms or groups are arranged around a central atom in an eight-part pattern.

Octahedral (adjective)

Examples

  • An octahedral shape has eight faces.
  • The model shows an octahedral shape clearly.