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microcrystalline

microcrystalline
Adjective

This term is primarily used in scientific and technical registers, specifically within geology, materials science, and chemistry. It describes a structural state where crystals are so minute that they require specialized equipment, such as an electron microscope, for visualization. This distinguishes it from macrocrystalline structures, where crystals are visible to the naked eye.

In a practical sense, the term often implies specific physical properties, such as increased hardness or a lack of transparency, resulting from the dense, fine-grained arrangement of the material. It is almost exclusively used as a descriptive adjective and does not carry emotional connotation or casual usage.

Meanings

Adjectivemicrocrystalline

Consisting of or characterized by extremely small crystals, typically those too small to be seen with a standard light microscope.

The geologist identified a microcrystalline structure in the volcanic rock sample.

Examples

The pharmaceutical company uses microcrystalline cellulose as a binder for the tablets.

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The pharmaceutical company uses microcrystalline cellulose as a binder for the tablets.

This rock has a microcrystalline structure that requires an electron microscope to analyze.

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This rock has a microcrystalline structure that requires an electron microscope to analyze.

We need to ensure the wax is microcrystalline to maintain the desired consistency.

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We need to ensure the wax is microcrystalline to maintain the desired consistency.

The sample appears smooth to the naked eye but is actually microcrystalline.

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The sample appears smooth to the naked eye but is actually microcrystalline.

Is this alloy microcrystalline or does it have larger grains?

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Is this alloy microcrystalline or does it have larger grains?

The geologist noted that the basalt was predominantly microcrystalline.

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The geologist noted that the basalt was predominantly microcrystalline.

I wonder if a microcrystalline lattice would improve the strength of the ceramic.

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I wonder if a microcrystalline lattice would improve the strength of the ceramic.

The powder is highly compressed into a microcrystalline form for better stability.

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The powder is highly compressed into a microcrystalline form for better stability.

The surface is coated with a microcrystalline layer to prevent corrosion.

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The surface is coated with a microcrystalline layer to prevent corrosion.

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