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wabenartig

honeycomb-like, hexagonally patterned

adjective VAH-ben-ar-tikh Rare
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Usage Note

wabenartig describes a structure or pattern resembling a honeycomb (Wabe) — a grid of adjacent hexagonal cells. Used in engineering for lightweight structural materials, architecture, and descriptions of natural or designed honeycomb patterns.

Examples

"Die wabenartige Struktur des Materials war besonders leicht und stabil."

Natural Translation

The honeycomb-like structure of the material was particularly light and stable.

Literal Translation

The honeycomb-like structure of-the material was particularly light and stable.

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