Microcrystalline

Microcrystalline (pronunciation: /ˌmaɪkrəʊkrɪˈstalɪn/) is a term used in material science and geology to refer to a material that is composed of crystals that are only visible under high magnification. The term is derived from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small, and 'krystallos' meaning ice or crystal.

Etymology

The term 'microcrystalline' is derived from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small, and 'krystallos' meaning ice or crystal. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe materials that had a crystalline structure that was only visible under high magnification.

Related Terms

Crystalline: A term used to describe a solid material whose constituents, such as atoms, molecules, or ions, are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure.
Amorphous: A term used to describe materials that do not have a crystalline structure.
Polycrystalline: A material that is made up of many small crystals or grains.
Monocrystalline: A material that is composed of a single crystal structure.

Applications

Microcrystalline materials are used in a variety of applications. In material science, they are used in the production of semiconductors, ceramics, and metals. In geology, they are used to study the formation and history of rocks and minerals.

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