crystallography
noun/ˌkrɪstəˈlɒɡrəfi/
Frequency rank: #18,659 most common English word
Meaning
The scientific study of the structure, form, and properties of crystals.
Example sentence
Her research in crystallography revealed the precise atomic structure of the new mineral.
Synonyms & related words
- crystallology
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