Pentakaidecahedron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pentakaidecahedron is a noun meaning Synonym of pentadecahedron.
Meaning
Synonym of pentadecahedron.
Example Sentences
An ideal unit cell consists of ten dodecahedrons, sixteen tetrakaidecahedrons and four pentakaidecahedrons.
The lacunar pattern of this grain therefore includes six tetragonal and nine hexagonal faces. Relating this to polyhedrons, we find that no pentakaidecahedron with such a combination of faces can exist (see page 199).
The host structure is similar to that of the (n–C₄H₉)₄ N⁺C₆H₅COOH⁻·39.5 H₂O consisting of a tetragonal body-centered arrangement of groups of five face-sharing pentagonal dodecahedra interlinked by tetrakaidecahedra and pentakaidecahedra.
Word Forms
- pentakaidecahedra
- pentakaidecahedrons
Synonyms for pentakaidecahedron
Depending on context, synonyms include pentadecahedron.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heptakaidecahedron, pentadodecahedron, polydodecahedron, dodecahemicosahedron, icosidodecahedron, decahedron.
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