Hemimorphism
Translation of "hemimorphism" into Russian
hemimorphism
NounUK
/ˌhɛmɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/
US
/ˌhɛmɪˈmɔrfɪzəm/
hemimorphism
Hemimorphism is a property of certain crystals.
Гемиморфизм - это свойство некоторых кристаллов.
Definitions
hemimorphism
NounUK
/ˌhɛmɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/
US
/ˌhɛmɪˈmɔrfɪzəm/
A type of crystal symmetry where one end of the crystal is different from the other, often resulting in a crystal with a distinct top and bottom.
The mineral tourmaline often exhibits hemimorphism, with its crystals showing different terminations at each end.