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crystal noun

  /ˈkɹɪstəl/
  • (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.
  • The glass over the dial of a watch case.
cristal
  • (uncountable) A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
de cristal, en cristal, cristal

crystallize verb

  /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/
  • (transitive, chemistry, physics) to make something form into crystals
  • (intransitive) to assume a crystalline form
  • (intransitive) to take a definite form
  • (transitive) to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar
cristalliser

crystallization noun

  • The act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized.
cristallisation

crystallized

cristallisé

crystallizer

cristallisateur
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