tetrahedron Definition
a solid shape with four flat triangular faces and four vertices.
Using tetrahedron: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tetrahedron" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The molecule methane has a tetrahedral shape.
Example
A pyramid is a type of tetrahedron.
tetrahedron Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tetrahedron
- triangular pyramid
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Summary: tetrahedron in Brief
A 'tetrahedron' [te-truh-hee-druhn] is a solid shape with four flat triangular faces and four vertices. It is often used to describe the shape of molecules or as a type of pyramid.
