Biaxially

/baɪˈæk.ʃu.ə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a manner involving or relating to two axes; with respect to biaxial properties or characteristics.

Etymology

From 'biaxial' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. This adverb modifies verbs and adjectives to indicate biaxial manner or orientation.

Kelly Says

When scientists write 'the crystal biaxially refracts light,' they're using this adverb to describe a very specific optical behavior that tells them exactly what mineral they've found!

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