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axial plane [′ak·sē·əl ′plān]

(crystallography)

A plane that includes two of the crystallographic axes.

The plane of the optic axis of an optically biaxial crystal.

(geology)

A plane that intersects the crest or trough in such a manner that the limbs or sides of the fold are more or less symmetrically arranged with reference to it. Also known as axial surface.

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