Definition

Partially made up of crystals and partially made up of a non-crystalline structure.

Example

The material is semicrystalline, which gives it unique properties compared to fully crystalline substances.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about semicrystalline materials?

Yeah, I think they’re a mix of crystal and non-crystal structures, right?

Exactly! They have some interesting properties because of that.

I’d love to learn more about how they're used in different products.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Semicrystalline → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "crystallinus" (from Latin, meaning crystalline or relating to crystals). The word describes a structure that is partially crystalline, indicating that it has both crystalline and amorphous characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'half' ('semi-') and 'crystalline' to remember that 'semicrystalline' refers to a material that has both crystal and non-crystal properties.

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