Definition

Not having a clear, structured arrangement of atoms or molecules; lacking a definite shape or form.

Example

The material used in the experiment was noncrystalline, which made it behave differently than expected.

Conversation

Did you know that some materials are noncrystalline?

Really? I thought everything was either crystalline or not.

Yeah, it’s interesting how noncrystalline substances can have different properties.

I guess that explains why some glasses are so different from each other.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncrystalline → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "crystalline" (from Greek "kristallos", meaning ice or clear). The word "noncrystalline" refers to a substance that does not have a clear or ordered structure like crystals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'crystalline' referring to something clear or structured. So, noncrystalline means something that is not clear or structured like a crystal.

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