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crystallography
CIDE DICTIONARY
crystallography, n. [Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -graphy: cf. F. cristallographie. See Crystal.].
- The doctrine or science of crystallization, teaching the system of forms among crystals, their structure, and their methods of formation. [1913 Webster]
- A discourse or treatise on crystallization. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
crystallography, n. the science of crystal form and structure.
Derivative
crystallographer n. crystallographic adj.
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crystallography
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