Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary -- Volume C

Crys`tal·log"ra·pher (krĭs"tal·lŏg"r·fr), n. One who describes crystals, or the manner of their formation; one versed in crystallography.

Crys`tal·lo·graph"ic (-l?-gr?f"?k), Crys`tal·lo·graph"ic·al (-?-kal), a. [Cf. F. crystallographique.] Pertaining to crystallography.

Crys`tal·lo·graph"ic·al·ly, adv. In the manner of crystallography.

Crys`tal·log"ra·phy (krĭs"tal·lŏg"r·f), n. [Gr. κρυσταλλοσ crystal + -graphy: cf. F. cristallographie. See Crystal.]

1. The doctrine or science of crystallization, teaching the system of forms among crystals, their structure, and their methods of formation.

2. A discourse or treatise on crystallization.

Crys"tal·loid (krĭs"tal·loid), a. [Gr. κρυσταλλοσ crystal + -oid.] Crystal-like; transparent like crystal.

Crys"tal·loid, n.

1. (Chem.) A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid.

2. (Bot.) One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; -- called also protein crystal.

Crys`tal·lol"o·gy (krĭs`tal·lŏl"·j), n. [Gr. κρυσταλλοσ crystal + -logy.] The science of the crystalline structure of inorganic bodies.

Crys"tal·lo·man`cy (-l?-m?n`s?), n. [Gr. κρυσταλλοσ crystal + -mancy.] Divination by means of a crystal or other transparent body, especially a beryl.