crystallography

CEFRC1

/ˌkɹɪstəˈlɒɡɹəfi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The scientific study of crystals and their structures.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The study of crystals.

Examples

  • She used X-ray crystallography to determine the structure of DNA.

  • Crystallography is a scientific field.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids.

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In context

  • X-ray crystallography is a technique.

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Origin

noun

From crystal + -ography.