Definition

A material made up of many small crystals or grains, which are joined together to form a solid structure.

Example

The metal was found to be a polycrystal, consisting of numerous tiny crystals.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a polycrystal?

Yeah, I think it's a type of material, right?

Exactly! It's made up of many small crystals all together.

That sounds really interesting; I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polycrystal → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "crystal" (from Greek "kristallos", meaning frozen or ice). The word describes a solid composed of many small crystals or crystal grains.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') crystals ('crystal') coming together to form a solid material.

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