Having or composed of crystals with axes of equal length; describing a cubic crystal structure.
Past participle of 'equiaxe' or derived directly from 'equi-' plus 'axed' (having axes). Used in metallurgy and crystallography.
Metal scientists use 'equiaxed' to describe grain structures where crystal grains grow equally in all directions—this creates stronger, more ductile metals than directional grain growth, which is why it's a goal in steel and aluminum production!
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