English Explanatory Dictionary

ionic crystal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a class of crystal consisting of a lattice of ions held together by their electrostatic interaction; they exhibit strong absorption of infrared radiation and have planes along which they cleave easily

Word forms

ionic crystal ionic crystals
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