tetragonally

/tɛˈtræɡənəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to or has the form of a tetragonal crystal system or shape.
    • When heated, the material rearranges tetragonally into a more stable structure.
    • The atoms are arranged tetragonally in this mineral sample.
    • The crystal grew tetragonally, forming a square prism.
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