negative crystal

noun

A uniaxial crystal, such as one of calcite, in which the extraordinary wave travels faster than the ordinary wave

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Meanings

nounnegative crystal (plural negative crystals)

plural negative crystals

  1. engineeringA uniaxial crystal, such as one of calcite, in which the extraordinary wave travels faster than the ordinary wave
  2. A crystal that contains a cavity
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