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Definition of Decahedrons
1. decahedron [n] - See also: decahedron
Lexicographical Neighbors of Decahedrons
Literary usage of Decahedrons
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1896)
"... decahedrons of garnet, permeated throughout with pyrrhotite and chalcopyrite,
which were taken from the ore hoisted out of the Mary mine. ..."
2. Addresses and Proceedings by National Education Association of the United States, National Teachers' Association (U.S.)., American Normal School Association, Central College Association (1890)
"In this manner they form octahedrons, decahedrons, etc., with other figures,
having corresponding bases, resting on their sides. This is a flat drawing, ..."
3. Journal of Proceedings, and Addresses by National Educational Association (U.S.) (1890)
"In this manner the}' form octahedrons, decahedrons, etc., with other figures,
having corresponding bases, resting on their sides. This is a'flat drawing, ..."
4. An Epitome of Chemistry: In Three Parts by William Henry (1808)
"... of the former carbonate, being decahedrons, which are composed of two four-sided
pyramids, applied base to base, and having their apices truncated. ..."
5. The Philosophy of Experimental Chemistry by James Cutbush (1813)
"If the acid be made to unite with the earth in excess; crystals may be obtained
in d°" decahedrons. Experiment 1. Fluoric acid combined with magnesia, ..."
6. Elements of Mineralogy: Adapted to the Use of Seminaries and Private Students by John Lee Comstock (1827)
"... passing into blackish grey; occurs crystallized in the form of rhombic do.
decahedrons; also in cubes and regular ..."
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