crystal class

noun

Any of 32 possible classes of crystals, arising from the 32 possible combinations of symmetry operations.

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Meanings

nouncrystal class (plural crystal classes)

plural crystal classes

  1. chemistryAny of 32 possible classes of crystals, arising from the 32 possible combinations of symmetry operations.

Translations

Finnish kideluokka
  • kideluokkaany of 32 possible classes of crystals
Japanese 晶族
  • 晶族 (shōzoku)any of 32 possible classes of crystals
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APA

crystal class. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crystal%20class

MLA

“crystal class.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crystal%20class. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crystal class,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crystal%20class.

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