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Crystallography

Crysˊtal-log′ra-phy

(krĭs′tal-lŏg′rȧ-fy̆)
,
Noun.
[Gr.
κρύσταλλοσ
crystal +
-graphy
: cf. F.
cristallographie
. See
Crystal
.]
1.
The doctrine or science of crystallization, teaching the system of forms among crystals, their structure, and their methods of formation.
2.
A discourse or treatise on crystallization.

Definition 2024


crystallography

crystallography

English

Noun

crystallography (uncountable)

  1. The experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids.
  2. The study of crystals.

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