What is another word for facet plane?

Pronunciation: [fˈasɛt plˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

Facet plane, also known as crystallographic face or crystal face, is a term used in crystallography to describe the flat surfaces or planes that make up the crystal's structure. Some synonyms for facet plane include crystal face, crystal surface, plane of symmetry, and lattice plane. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the same characteristic of crystal structures. Understanding the nature and orientation of these facet planes is essential for understanding the physical and chemical properties of crystals and for predicting how these properties change as the crystal is subjected to different conditions.

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What are the hypernyms for Facet plane?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    geometric shape, polyhedral surface, three-dimensional object.

What are the hyponyms for Facet plane?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for facet plane (as nouns)

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