monoclinic

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Having three unequal axes with one axis slanted against the others

adjective
/ˌmɒnəˈklɪnɪk/

Specialized

: monoclínico

monoclinic space group
monoclinic space

Examples

But let me go through in some detail the monoclinic space groups.
What they did was they entered every entry for monoclinic crystals in the international tables twice.
In addition, the lattice distance of 2.44 shown at area 1 in Fig. 3g corresponds to the (021) plane of the monoclinic NiMoO4 (2.44, PDF#00-016-0291).

Academic text (2018)
The crystal structure is classified as monoclinic due to its three unequal axes intersecting at oblique angles.
When studying the monoclinic system, scientists focus on the unique properties of its axis arrangement.
The mineral exhibits a monoclinic crystal form, which is defined by one axis being inclined to the other two.

Surface Forms

monoclinic positive

Morphology

monoclinic = mono + clin + ic

The word contains the scientific combining form mono- 'one' and a stem related to leaning or inclination, but the crystal-system meaning is specialized and not straightforward for most learners.

Etymology

The word monoclinic comes from mono- 'one' and clino- 'to lean', like the English word incline. So, a monoclinic crystal has 'one' axis that leans and meets the others at an angle.