compound crystal

noun

A solid substance that is formed in which a compound solidifies and consists of a repeating, three-dimensional arrangement of its atoms.

Meanings

nouncompound crystal (plural compound crystals)

plural compound crystals

  1. A solid substance that is formed in which a compound solidifies and consists of a repeating, three-dimensional arrangement of its atoms.
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