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Translate files Crystalline
/ˈkrɪs.tə.laɪn/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Having the structure and form of a crystal; clear or transparent.
The crystalline waters of the lake sparkled under the sunlight.
Characterized by a clear, sharp, or distinct quality.
Her crystalline voice carried beautifully across the auditorium.
Relating to a uniform, ordered arrangement of atoms or molecules in a solid.
Salt can form in crystalline structures that are easily recognizable.
Referring to a clear, pure substance that is often solid.
The scientist examined the crystalline formation under a microscope.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'crystallis', meaning 'frozen', and Greek 'kristallos', meaning 'frozen, clear ice'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crystalline structure:
A structure that is orderly and repeating, like that of a crystal.
crystalline clarity:
Referring to a clear and easily understandable expression of ideas.