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platonic solid
/plætˈɑːnɪk sˈɑːlɪd/
/platˈɒnɪk sˈɒlɪd/
Platonic solid
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a 3D shape with identical, regular polygon faces and the same number of faces meeting at each corner
Examples
The cube, a platonic solid, has six equal square faces, symbolizing stability.
Archimedes explored how to inscribe one platonic solid within another.
