crystalloid
ˈkrɪstəˌlɔɪd
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Definition of crystalloid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
physical chemistryTECH.substance crystallizing from solution, diffuses through membranesTECH.
  • The crystalloid easily passed through the semipermeable membrane.
crystal precipitate solid
2.
chemistryTECH.protein particles in plant cells resembling crystalsTECH.
  • Crystalloids were observed in the plant cell under the microscope.
crystalline solid

Adjective

1.
crystal-likeRareresembling or having properties of a crystalRare
  • The mineral had a crystalloid structure.
clear glassy transparent
2.
transparencyRaretransparent like crystalRare
  • The water appeared crystalloid under the sunlight.
clear glassy see-through
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Origin of crystalloid

Greek, krystallos (ice) + eidos (form)

Examples of crystalloid in a sentence

  • The solution contained a crystalloid that formed crystals.
  • The scientist noted the presence of crystalloids in the sample.
  • Crystalloids can be crucial for plant cell studies.
  • The crystalloid appearance made the gem unique.
  • Its crystalloid nature was evident under the microscope.
  • Her eyes had a crystalloid clarity.

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  1. French:cristalloïde, cristallin, ...
  2. German:Kristalloid, kristallin, ...
  3. Italian:cristalloide, cristallino, ...
  4. Spanish:cristaloide, cristalino, ...
  5. Portuguese:cristalóide, cristalino, ...
  6. Chinese:结晶体, 晶体状的, ...
  7. Japanese:結晶質, 結晶状の, ...
  8. Arabic:مادة بَلُورانِيَّة, بَلَّوْرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְרִיסְטָלוֹאִיד, קְרִיסְטָלוֹאִידִי, ...
  10. Russian:кристаллоид, кристаллоидный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кристалоїд, кристалоподібний, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रिस्टलॉइड, क्रिस्टल जैसा, ...

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