crystalloid

crys·tal·loid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kris-tl-oid]
- /ˈkrɪs tlˌɔɪd/
- /ˈkrɪ.stə.lɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-tl-oid]
- /ˈkrɪs tlˌɔɪd/

Definitions of crystalloid word

adjective crystalloid resembling or having the appearance or properties of a crystal or crystalloid 3
noun crystalloid a substance that in solution can pass through a semipermeable membrane 3
noun crystalloid any of numerous crystals of protein occurring in certain seeds and other storage organs 3
adjective crystalloid like a crystal 3
adjective crystalloid having the nature of a crystalloid 3
noun crystalloid a substance, usually crystallizable, which, when in solution, readily passes through vegetable and animal membranes 3

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Origin of crystalloid

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

From the Greek word krystalloeidḗs, dating back to 1860-65. See crystall-, -oid

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Parts of speech for Crystalloid

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crystalloid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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