rhombic

[ rom-bik ]

adjective

1. having the form of a rhombus.
2. having a rhombus as base or cross section.
3. bounded by rhombuses, as a solid.
4. Crystallography. orthorhombic.

ˈrhombic

/ ˈrɒmbɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or having the shape of a rhombus
2. crystallog another word for orthorhombic

Other Words From

• sub·rhombic adjective
• sub·rhombi·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhombic¹

First recorded in 1660–70; rhomb + -ic

Example Sentences

Going up a level of systematic focus, this strange Cretaceous flier belonged to a family of pterosaurs called istodactylids that are recognized by their long skulls and “rhombic teeth.”

From Scientific American

They therefore came up with a rhombic pattern, covering the brickwork of the entire tower along with the already filled-in windows • • Know more?

From The Guardian

And what a shape it will be: a 12-sided rhombic dodecahedron.

From New York Times

It crystallizes in rhombic prisms which are readily soluble in hot water, melt at 187� C. and decompose at about 240� C. It is readily hydrolysed by hot caustic alkalis to benzoic acid and glycocoll.

From Project Gutenberg

A silicate of aluminium, occurring usually in thick rhombic prisms, nearly square, of a grayish or pale reddish tint.

From Project Gutenberg