scalenohedron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polyhedron having twelve sides, each in the form of a scalene triangle, that is topologically equivalent to a hexagonal bipyramid and whose middle section can be said to inscribe a rhombohedron.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

scalenohedron scalenohedrons scalenohedra

Etymology

From scalene + -o- + -hedron.

Related words

scalenohedral star bipyramid
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