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Definition of Trapezohedron

1. Noun. A polyhedron whose faces are trapeziums.

Definition of Trapezohedron

1. n. A solid bounded by twenty- four equal and similar trapeziums; a tetragonal trisoctahedron. See the Note under Trisoctahedron.

Definition of Trapezohedron

1. Noun. Any of several forms of crystal with trapezia as faces. ¹

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Definition of Trapezohedron

1. [n -DRA or -DRONS]

Medical Definition of Trapezohedron

1. A solid bounded by twenty-four equal and similar trapeziums; a tetragonal trisoctahedron. See the Note under Trisoctahedron. A tetartohedral solid of the hexagonal system, bounded by six trapezoidal planes. The faces of this form are common on quartz crystals. Origin: NL, from trapezium + Gr. Seat, base, fr. To sit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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