lonsdaleite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɒnzdəlaɪt/
- /ˈlɒnzˌdeɪlaɪt/
Etymology
From Lonsdale + -ite, in honour of Irish crystallographer Kathleen Lonsdale.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing carbon. Also called hexagonal diamond.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lonsdaleites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
es lonsdaleita (mineral) · fr lonsdaléite (mineral) · fi lonsdaleiitti (mineral) · tr lonsdaleit (mineral)