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crystalline

/ˈkɹɪst.əl.aɪn/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having the form of a crystal; clear, transparent, and perfectly shaped.

  • noun

    A clear, transparent, and perfectly shaped solid.


Antonyms

amorphous
Rhymes
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mineline , pinecone , signify , shine , whine , wine
Variants
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crystalline , crystallinities , crystallinity , crystalline lens , crystalline lenses
Etymology
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From crystal + -line, from Greek krystallinos 'transparent'.


Trivia
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  1. Diamonds are the most famous example of crystalline structures in nature.

  2. The term 'crystalline' comes from the Greek word krystallinos, meaning 'clear ice'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Transparency: The quality of being transparent; allowing light to pass through.

  2. Crystal: A solid substance with a crystalline structure.


Culture
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Crystalline is often used in various contexts such as science, art, and literature. In science, crystalline refers to any solid substance that has a regular internal structure, formed of atoms arranged in a repeating pattern. In art, crystalline structures are often used as decorative elements or symbols of purity and clarity. In literature, crystalline is used to describe clear and precise writing.

How to Memorize "crystalline"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a clear, transparent, and perfectly shaped solid. Imagine it being held up to the light, allowing it to transmit light through its structure.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crystalline' with the idea of transparency and perfection.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Clear as a Crystal' to remember the definition of crystalline.


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