cryptocrystalline

adjective
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Definition of cryptocrystalline

: having a crystalline structure so fine that no distinct particles are recognizable under a microscope cryptocrystalline quartz

First Known Use of cryptocrystalline

1862, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cryptocrystalline

crypto- + crystalline

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cryptocrystalline

adjective
cryp·​to·​crys·​tal·​line | \ ˌkrip-tō-ˈkris-tə-lən How to pronounce cryptocrystalline (audio) \

Medical Definition of cryptocrystalline

: having a crystalline structure so fine that no distinct particles are recognizable under the microscope