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bi·fa·cial

(bī-fā′shəl)

adj.

1. Having two faces, fronts, or façades.

2. Having two opposing surfaces that are alike.

3. Archaeology Flaked in such a way as to produce a cutting edge that is sharp on both sides. Used of a stone tool.

bi·fa′cial·ly adv.

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bifacial

(baɪˈfeɪʃəl)

adj

1. having two faces or surfaces

2. (Botany) botany (of leaves, etc) having upper and lower surfaces differing from each other

3. (Archaeology) archaeol (of flints) flaked by percussion from two sides along the chopping edge

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bi•fa•cial

(baɪˈfeɪ ʃəl)

adj.

1. (of a stone tool) having two opposing surfaces formed by flaking so as to meet in a sharp edge.

2. having two faces or fronts.

[1880–85]

bi•fa′cial•ly, adv.

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bifacial - having two faces or fronts; "the Roman Janus is bifacial"

biface

bidirectional - reactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions

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