tetrahedrally

/ˌtɛtrəˈhiːdrəli/
adverb
  1. In a tetrahedral manner; arranged or oriented like a tetrahedron.
    • In this crystal, the molecules pack tetrahedrally to maximize stability.
    • The atoms are bonded tetrahedrally around the central carbon atom.
    • The ligands coordinate tetrahedrally to the metal ion.
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