Crystallography :: Crystallography (n.) The doctrine or science of crystallization, teaching the system of forms among crystals, their structure, and their methods of formation..
Crystallography :: Crystallography (n.) A discourse or treatise on crystallization.
Crystalloid :: Crystalloid (a.) Crystal-like; transparent like crystal.
Crystalloid :: Crystalloid (n.) A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid..
Crystalloid :: Crystalloid (n.) One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; -- called also protein crystal..
Crystallomancy :: Crystallomancy (n.) Divination by means of a crystal or other transparent body, especially a beryl..
Metallochrome :: Metallochrome (n.) A coloring produced by the deposition of some metallic compound; specifically, the prismatic tints produced by depositing a film of peroxide of lead on polished steel by electricity..
Metallochromy :: Metallochromy (n.) The art or process of coloring metals.
Metallograph :: Metallograph (n.) A print made by metallography.
Metallographic :: Metallographic (a.) Pertaining to, or by means of, metallography..
Metallographist :: Metallographist (n.) One who writes on the subject of metals.
Metallography :: Metallography (n.) The science or art of metals and metal working; also, a treatise on metals..
Metallography :: Metallography (n.) A method of transferring impressions of the grain of wood to metallic surfaces by chemical action.
Metallography :: Metallography (n.) A substitute for lithography, in which metallic plates are used instead of stone..
Metalloid :: Metalloid (n.) Formerly, the metallic base of a fixed alkali, or alkaline earth; -- applied by Sir H. Davy to sodium, potassium, and some other metallic substances whose metallic character was supposed to be not well defined..
Metalloid :: Metalloid (n.) Now, one of several elementary substances which in the free state are unlike metals, and whose compounds possess or produce acid, rather than basic, properties; a nonmetal; as, boron, carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur, chlorine, bromine, etc., are metalloids..
Metalloid :: Metalloid (a.) Having the appearance of a metal.
Metalloid :: Metalloid (a.) Having the properties of a nonmetal; nonmetallic; acid; negative.