as in crystal
easily seen through
we could see fish swimming beneath the crystalline ice of the frozen lake
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Recent Examples of crystalline
According to a safety sheet from Delta College - University Center, AJAX cleaning products contain small amounts of crystalline silica, a naturally occurring impurity in calcium carbonate.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Many of the minerals have small bits of water trapped in their crystalline structures, so researchers may be able to learn about how the composition of the brine changed over time, which could provide clarity about what took place in the evaporating water, McCoy said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Just a few hours on a plane from the continental U.S. and visitors can lounge on white sand beaches and swim in the crystalline waters of another country.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The hormone estrogen, levels of which surge at puberty and decline in perimenopause, was first identified, in guinea pigs, in 1917; its crystalline form was isolated in 1929, by Edward A. Doisy, the chair of the Department of Biochemistry at St. Louis University’s School of Medicine.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Many of the minerals have small bits of water trapped in their crystalline structures, so researchers may be able to learn about how the composition of the brine changed over time, which could provide clarity about what took place in the evaporating water, McCoy said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Just a few hours on a plane from the continental U.S. and visitors can lounge on white sand beaches and swim in the crystalline waters of another country.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The hormone estrogen, levels of which surge at puberty and decline in perimenopause, was first identified, in guinea pigs, in 1917; its crystalline form was isolated in 1929, by Edward A. Doisy, the chair of the Department of Biochemistry at St. Louis University’s School of Medicine.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystalline
Adjective
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Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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Plus, Rogen has been transparent about whom this character is based on.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead, have a transparent conversation about integrating with core solutions, flexibility and customization, and your roadmap for practical, pragmatic adoption of AI.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following a full liquid diet for longer than your healthcare provider recommends could lead to side effects like nutrient deficiencies.1 A Quick Review The full liquid diet involves consuming only liquids and foods that become liquid at room temperature.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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The liquid churn of the snow as a million guys burst out from under it: creepy!—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Crystalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystalline. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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