Definition Synonyms
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.
2.
chemistryTECH. protein particles in plant cells resembling crystalsTECH.
- Crystalloids were observed in the plant cell under the microscope.
Adjective
1.
crystal-likeRare resembling or having properties of a crystalRare
- The mineral had a crystalloid structure.
2.
transparencyRare transparent like crystalRare
- The water appeared crystalloid under the sunlight.
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.
The crystalloid glass was flawless and clear.
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- French:cristalloïde, cristallin, ...
- German:Kristalloid, kristallin, ...
- Italian:cristalloide, cristallino, ...
- Spanish:cristaloide, cristalino, ...
- Portuguese:cristalóide, cristalino, ...
- Chinese:结晶体, 晶体状的, ...
- Japanese:結晶質, 結晶状の, ...
- Arabic:مادة بَلُورانِيَّة, بَلَّوْرِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:קְרִיסְטָלוֹאִיד, קְרִיסְטָלוֹאִידִי, ...
- Russian:кристаллоид, кристаллоидный, ...
- Ukrainian:кристалоїд, кристалоподібний, ...
- Hindi:क्रिस्टलॉइड, क्रिस्टल जैसा, ...
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