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Definition of «crystalline»

Crystalline refers to something that is in a solid, regular and geometric form. It can be used to describe materials such as minerals or metals which have a highly ordered structure with repeating patterns. In chemistry, crystalline often describes compounds with an organized arrangement of atoms or molecules within a rigid lattice-like structure.

Usage examples

  1. The crystalline structure of a diamond gives it its unique properties of hardness and brilliance.
  2. The scientist used X-ray crystallography to determine the precise arrangement of atoms in the crystalline solid.
  3. The snowflakes sparkled in the sunlight, reflecting their delicate and intricate crystalline structure.
  4. The geologist explained that the mountains in that region were formed by the uplift and erosion of ancient crystalline rocks.
  5. The company used a special type of crystalline solar panels to harness sunlight for renewable energy generation.

Phrases with «crystalline»

Sentences with «crystalline»

  • A team led by Jonathan Poplawsky of the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences used advanced microscopy techniques to discover efficiency differences of crystalline structures of various mixtures of cadmium, tellurium and selenium. (sciencedaily.com)
  • It is a combination of a paradisiacal beach of crystalline waters with coral reefs, bordered by exuberant vegetation and the... (1costaricalink.com)
  • Reynolds: He collected rocks and crystals from an early age, and later on his interest in crystalline structures led to a desire to distinguish between an anthropomorphic - centered worldview and an abstract one. (brooklynrail.org)
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