crystalline
[ kris-tl-in, -ahyn, -een ]
/ ˈkrɪs tl ɪn, -ˌaɪn, -ˌin /
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adjective
of or like crystal; clear; transparent.
formed by crystallization.
composed of crystals.
pertaining to crystals or their formation.
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crystalline
/ (ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn) /
adjective
having the characteristics or structure of crystals
consisting of or containing crystals
made of or like crystal; transparent; clear
Derived forms of crystalline
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Medical definitions for crystalline
crystalline
[ krĭs′tə-lĭn, -līn′, -lēn′ ]
adj.
Being, relating to, or composed of crystal or crystals.
Resembling crystal, as in transparency or distinctness of structure or outline.
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