crystalline

English

/ˈkɹɪst.əl.aɪn/

adj
Definitions
  • Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
  • (chemistry) Having a regular three-dimensional molecular structure.
  • Resembling crystal in being clear and transparent.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cristallyn derived from Old French cristallin derived from Latin crystallīnus (like crystal).

Origin

Latin

crystallīnus

Gloss

like crystal

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