Lonsdalite
Translation of "lonsdalite" into Russian
lonsdalite
NounUK
/ˈlɒnzdəlaɪt/
US
/ˈlɑnzdəlaɪt/
lonsdalite
lonsdalites pl
Lonsdalite is a rare hexagonal polymorph of diamond.
Лонсдейлит - это редкий гексагональный полиморф алмаза.
Definitions
lonsdalite
NounUK
/ˈlɒnzdəlaɪt/
US
/ˈlɑnzdəlaɪt/
A rare hexagonal polymorph of diamond, typically found in meteorite impact sites.
Scientists discovered lonsdalite in the remnants of a meteorite that crashed into the desert.
lonsdalite
AdjectiveUK
/ˈlɒnzdəlaɪt/
US
/ˈlɑnzdəlaɪt/
Relating to, characteristic of, or composed of lonsdalite.
Researchers synthesized a lonsdalite coating with exceptional hardness.