Definition of Octahedron

1. Noun. Any polyhedron having eight plane faces.

Generic synonyms: Polyhedron

Definition of Octahedron

1. n. A solid bounded by eight faces. The regular octahedron is contained by eight equal equilateral triangles.

Definition of Octahedron

1. [n -DRA or -DRONS]

Medical Definition of Octahedron

1. A solid bounded by eight faces. The regular octahedron is contained by eight equal equilateral triangles. Origin: Gr, fr. Eight-side; (for eight) + seat, base, from to sit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Octahedron

octadic
octads
octaemeron
octagon
octagon
octagonal
octagonally
octagons
octagynous
octahedra
octahedral
octahedral
octahedrally
octahedrite
octahedron (current term)
octahedron (current term)
octahedrons
octal
octals
octal digit
octal notation
octal number system
octal numeration system
octamerous
octamer binding protein
octamer motif
octameter
octameters
octamethyl pyrophosphoramide
octamylamine

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