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Meaning of polytype

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polytype (n.)

A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc.

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polytype (v. t.)

To produce a polytype of; as, to polytype an engraving.

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A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc., To produce a polytype of; as, to polytype an engraving.

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The mineral calcite exhibits several polytypes, each characterized by a distinct stacking sequence of crystal layers.

Diamond, typically categorized as a polytype, forms various allotropes with different crystal structures.

Graphite, a polytype of carbon, exists in several forms based on the arrangement of graphene sheets.

The polytype of silica known as quartz is a crucial component in sand, rocks, and glass.