crystalline
adjective/ˈkrɪstəlɪn/
Frequency rank: #10,160 most common English word
Meaning
clear and transparent like crystal; having a regular, highly ordered structure.
Example sentence
The mountain lake had crystalline waters that reflected the surrounding peaks perfectly.
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