Crystalline: meaning, definitions and examples
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crystalline
[ หkrษชstษlษชn ]
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:
๐ต๐น cristalino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคเคฒเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช kristallin
๐ฎ๐ฉ kristalin
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธััะฐะปััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ krystaliczny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ตๆถๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท cristallin
๐ช๐ธ cristalino
๐น๐ท kristalin
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฐ์ ์ฒด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ krystalickรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ krystalickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถไฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kristalini
๐ฎ๐ธ kristalla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะธััะฐะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแขแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kristal
๐ฒ๐ฝ cristalino
Word origin
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.
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- 6144 appliances
- 6145 imperative
- 6146 mandate
- 6147 crystalline
- 6148 authentic
- 6149 globe
- 6150 vacant
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