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Term: Facet Plane

Description:

A facet plane refers to a specific area or surface that forms one side of a geometric figure, typically a polygon or a crystal. In both mathematics and crystallography, facet planes play a crucial role in defining the overall shape and structure of an object.

Senses and Usages:

1. Mathematics: In geometry, a facet plane represents an individual face of a polyhedron. It is a flat surface that connects multiple edges and vertices.
2. Crystallography: In crystal structures, facet planes correspond to the external faces of a crystal. These planes exhibit specific orientations and exhibit unique crystallographic properties.

Sample Sentences:

• The cube has six identical facet planes, each forming a face with four edges and four corners.
• The diamond's brilliance is a result of precisely cut facet planes that reflect and refract light.
• In crystallography, the symmetry of facet planes determines the crystal's overall shape and symmetry.

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