Definition

The state or quality of being made up of crystals or having a crystal structure.

Example

The crystallinity of the sample was measured to determine its purity.

Conversation

Have you ever studied the concept of crystallinity in materials science?

Not really, but I’ve heard it affects the properties of polymers.

Yeah, it determines how ordered the structure is in a material.

That makes sense! I guess higher crystallinity leads to stronger materials.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crystallinity → It is formed from "crystal" (from Greek "kristallos", meaning ice or frozen) and the suffix "-inity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "crystallinity" refers to the state or condition of being crystalline, or having a crystal structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'crystal' as something that is 'frozen' or clear, and '-inity' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'crystallinity' describes the state of being like a crystal.

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