As a proper noun crystal
is .
As an adjective macrocrystalline is
(geology) having crystals that are visible without the use of magnification.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
crystal Alternative forms
* crystall (obsolete)
* chrystal (obsolete)
Noun
(countable) A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
(countable) A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
(uncountable) A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
(uncountable, slang) crystal meth: methamphetamine hydrochloride.
The glass over the dial of a watch case.
Synonyms
* (array of atoms) grain
Antonyms
* (array of atoms) amorphous, glass
Derived terms
* anticrystal
* crystalliferous
* crystalline
* crystallite
* crystallization, crystallisation
* crystallize, crystallise
* crystallographer
* crystalloid
* crystal stone
* quasicrystal
Related terms
* blood crystal
* clear as crystal
* compound crystal
* crystal ball
* crystal clear
* Iceland crystal
* liquid crystal
* mountain crystal
* rock crystal
Adjective
( -)
Very clear.
- "Do I make myself clear?" / "Crystal ."
References
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macrocrystalline English
Adjective
( en adjective)
(geology) Having crystals that are visible without the use of magnification
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