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Crystalline: meaning, definitions and examples

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crystalline

 

[ หˆkrษชstษ™lษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical properties

Crystalline refers to a solid material whose constituents, such as atoms or molecules, are arranged in an orderly geometric structure. This arrangement can result in various characteristic properties, including clarity and distinct geometric shapes. Crystalline substances often exhibit anisotropy, meaning their properties vary depending on the direction of measurement.

Synonyms

clear, structured, transparent

Examples of usage

  • Salt crystals can be found in the ocean.
  • The diamond has a crystalline structure that reflects light beautifully.
  • Quartz is a common crystalline mineral.
  • Many gemstones are crystalline in nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "crystalline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cristalino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคฒเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kristallin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kristalin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krystaliczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๆ™ถๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cristallin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cristalino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kristalin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐ์ •์ฒด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ูˆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krystalickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krystalickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™ถไฝ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kristalini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kristalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kristal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cristalino

Etymology

The term 'crystalline' comes from the Greek word 'kristallos' meaning 'frozen' or 'ice'. This term originally referred to ice or highly transparent substances. The word 'crystal' as it evolved, was first used in Middle English as 'cristal', borrowed from Old French and Latin; the Latin 'crystallis' is a derivative of 'crystallus'. In the 19th century, the definition expanded to include any solid materials that exhibit a fixed geometric arrangement of atoms. This historical development mirrors the increasing interest in materials science and chemistry, particularly in how the arrangement of particles influences the physical and chemical properties of substances.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,147 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.