octahedral
adjective
oc·ta·he·dral
ˌäk-tə-ˈhē-drəl 
1
: having eight plane faces
2
: of, relating to, or formed in octahedrons
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The researchers constructed it from hollow octahedral subunits that interlock but are able to move against one another.
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Lars Fischer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2021
When pressure is applied to the material, the octahedral elements become immobile.
—Lars Fischer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2021
Lars Fischer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2021
When pressure is applied to the material, the octahedral elements become immobile.
—Lars Fischer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2021
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“Octahedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/octahedral. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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