monoclinic

[ mon-uh-klin-ik ]

adjective

, Crystallography.

1. noting or pertaining to a system of crystallization in which the crystals have three unequal axes, with one oblique intersection.

monoclinic

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈklɪnɪk /

adjective

1. crystallog relating to or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three unequal axes, one pair of which are not at right angles to each other

monoclinic

/ mŏn′ə-klĭn′ĭk /

1. Relating to a crystal having three axes of different lengths. Two of the axes are at oblique angles to each other, and the third axis is perpendicular to the plane that is made by the other two. The mineral gypsum has monoclinic crystals.
2. See illustration at crystal

Word History and Origins

Origin of monoclinic¹

1865–70; mono- + Greek klī́n ( ein ) to incline + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of monoclinic¹

C19: from mono- + Greek klīnein to lean + -ic

Example Sentences

This could induce the structural transition of WTe2 from orthorhombic to monoclinic, as if charge doping had been applied to the sample.

From Nature

More specifically, lead titanate changes shape from tetragonal to rhombohedral through monoclinic intermediates under pressure.

From Nature

Discovery of Fe7O9: a new iron oxide with a complex monoclinic structure.

From Nature

Hiddenite occurs in small slender monoclinic crystals of prismatic habit, often pitted on the surface.

From Project Gutenberg

It occurs in monoclinic crystals; also massive, generally with fibrous or columnar structure.

From Project Gutenberg