"microcrystal" meaning in All languages combined

See microcrystal on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microcrystals [plural]
Etymology: micro- + crystal Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|crystal}} micro- + crystal Head templates: {{en-noun}} microcrystal (plural microcrystals)
  1. A microscopic crystal. Related terms: microcrystalline
    Sense id: en-microcrystal-en-noun-Gw1RPsp7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-

Inflected forms

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