"microcrystal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: microcrystals [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + crystal. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|crystal}} micro- + crystal Head templates: {{en-noun}} microcrystal (plural microcrystals)
  1. A microscopic crystal. Related terms: microcrystalline

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