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crystal vs crystallite

crystallite vs crystal

crystal and crystallite both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crystal Yes No No No
crystallite Yes No No No
As nouns, crystallite is a hyponym of crystal; that is, crystallite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crystal:
  • crystal: a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
  • crystallite: any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock
crystal (noun) crystallite (noun)
a protective cover that protects the face of a watch any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock
glassware made of quartz
a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
Difference between crystal and crystallite

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