rhombic

adjective

rhom·​bic ˈräm-bik How to pronounce rhombic (audio)
1
: having the form of a rhombus
2
: orthorhombic

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In simulations, the geometry of a rhombic shape appeared to harvest more light rays than a rectangular shape. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 Nov. 2016 In the quasicrystals that the Michigan team studied, the rhombic triacontahedrons forced quasiperiodic patterns and appeared to require relatively little energy. — Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025

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First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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rhombic

adjective
rhom·​bic ˈräm-bik How to pronounce rhombic (audio)
1
: having the form of a rhombus
2
: of, relating to, or being a form of crystal having three unequal axes at right angles to each other
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