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crystallite vs crystal

crystal vs crystallite

crystallite and crystal both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crystallite Yes No No No
crystal Yes No No No
As nouns, crystal is a hypernym of crystallite; that is, crystal is a word with a broader meaning than crystallite:
  • crystallite: any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock
  • crystal: a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
Other hypernyms of crystallite include crystallization.
crystallite (noun) crystal (noun)
any of numerous minute rudimentary crystalline bodies of unknown composition found in glassy igneous rock a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
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 crystallite and crystal

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