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crystalline

[kris-tl-in, -ahyn, -een] / ˈkrɪs tl ɪn, -ˌaɪn, -ˌin /


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The exhibition’s 11 sections unfold not chronologically, but more in the manner of evolution on earth, moving from simple and crystalline to complex and fleshed out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Instead of transforming into another crystalline phase before melting, the carbon kept its diamond structure all the way to the liquid state.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

The medical association pointed to the success of Australia’s nationwide prohibition of artificial stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

"Because these crystalline membranes can be fabricated over large areas and transferred onto different supports, this approach provides a practical path toward twist-engineered oxide electronics."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

On a crystalline fall day you can almost hear the tinkle of fine crystal, the rustle of silk and wool, almost smell the expensive cigars.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson


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