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crystalline

Adjective
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This term evokes a sense of absolute purity and geometric precision. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe the rigid, repeating lattice of minerals or metals, suggesting a state of high order and stability. In a descriptive or poetic sense, it describes a quality of extreme clarity that goes beyond mere transparency. It suggests a sparkling, brilliant quality, often used to describe sounds, voices, or water that feel sharp, fresh, and devoid of any impurity.

Meanings

Adjective
[something]

Having the structure and form of a crystal.

"The mineral has a crystalline structure."

Adjective
[something]

Clear and transparent, resembling a crystal.

"The mountain stream was crystalline and cold."

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