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crystalline

[kris-tl-in, -ahyn, -een] / ˈkrɪs tl ɪn, -ˌaɪn, -ˌin /


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Because the silicon layers retain their crystalline quality, the resulting devices maintain strong performance and reliability while remaining safely within the thermal budget required for monolithic integration.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

For under $5, I would strongly recommend a box of Turbinado sugar, which retains some of its natural molasses and gives desserts this deeply satisfying crystalline crunch.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Ms. O’Hara, best known for her crystalline singing in musical revivals, proves to have a similarly wide range of octaves when it comes to physical comedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

First Solar’s technology doesn’t use crystalline silicon, commonly used in solar cells, and the company has said it isn’t dependen China’s solar supply chains.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The sun was crystalline white in the clear, blue sky, but still there was the darkness of shadows in this sacred spot.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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