biaxial

[ bahy-ak-see-uhl ]

adjective

1. having two axes.
2. Crystallography. having two optical axes along which double refraction does not occur.

biaxial

/ baɪˈæksɪəl /

adjective

1. (esp of a crystal) having two axes

Other Words From

• bi·axi·ali·ty noun
• bi·axi·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of biaxial¹

First recorded in 1850–55; bi- ¹ + axial

Example Sentences

The researchers’ creation is classified as a ‘biaxial’ liquid crystal because of its two perpendicular axes of alignment.

From Nature

“Okay, look. The structure is a cylindrical biaxial braid, so it has excellent resilience.”

From Literature

Designed to withstand beastly abuse, they are manufactured through a process called biaxial rotomolding, similar to how some kayaks are made.

From Wall Street Journal

All crystals, not of the isometric system, are either uniaxial or biaxial.

From Project Gutenberg

A negative biaxial optic figure is seen in convergent polarized light through the cleavage plane m, the axial plane being inclined at about 30� to the edge between m and t.

From Project Gutenberg