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honeycomb

/ˈhʌniːkəʊm/

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noun

A structure of hexagonal cells made by bees primarily of wax, to hold their larvae and for storing the honey to feed the larvae and to feed themselves during winter.

Examples :

"The beekeeper carefully removed a frame filled with honeycomb from the hive. "

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(by extension) Any structure resembling a honeycomb.

Examples :

"The wood porch was a honeycomb of termite tunnels before we replaced it."

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Voids left in concrete resulting from failure of the mortar to effectively fill the spaces among coarse aggregate particles.

Examples :

"The concrete foundation for the new school building showed noticeable honeycomb, indicating that the mortar didn't completely fill the spaces between the rocks. "

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Manufactured material used manufacture light, stiff structural components using a sandwich design.

Examples :

"The airplane's lightweight but strong wing was made using a honeycomb material sandwiched between layers of aluminum. "

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(solar cell) The texture of the surface of a solar cell, intended to increase its surface area and capture more sunlight.

Examples :

"The solar panel's honeycomb design helps it absorb more sunlight, increasing its energy production. "

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A space-filling packing of polytopes in 3- or higher-dimensional space.

Examples :

"The architect used a honeycomb structure for the support beams in the new library, making it both strong and light. "

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verb

To riddle something with holes, especially in such a pattern.

Examples :

"Termites will honeycomb a porch made of untreated pine."

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