hemitropal
Of a crystal: having one part in reverse position with reference to the other partOf a crystal: having one part in reverse position with reference to the other part; twinned.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of a crystal: having one part in reverse position with reference to the other part; twinned.
Origin
By surface analysis, hemi- + -trope + -alBy surface analysis, hemi- + -trope + -al
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