icosahedral

[ˌaɪkəʊsəˈhiːdrəl]

icosahedral Definition

having twenty faces, as a solid figure.

Using icosahedral: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "icosahedral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The virus has an icosahedral shape.

  • Example

    The soccer ball is an example of an icosahedral object.

  • Example

    The crystal structure of the mineral is icosahedral.

icosahedral Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for icosahedral

  • twenty-faced
  • twenty-sided
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Summary: icosahedral in Brief

The term 'icosahedral' [ˌaɪkəʊsəˈhiːdrəl] describes a solid figure that has twenty faces. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, such as describing the shape of a virus or a crystal structure.