crys·tal·loid (kr s t -loid )n. 1. Chemistry A substance that can be crystallized. 2. Botany Any of various minute crystallike particles consisting of protein and found in certain plant cells, especially oily seeds. adj. Resembling or having properties of a crystal or crystalloid. crys tal·loidal (-loidl) adj. |
crystalloid [ˈkrɪstəˌlɔɪd]
adj
(Chemistry) resembling or having the appearance or properties of a crystal or crystalloid
n
1. (Chemistry) a substance that in solution can pass through a semipermeable membrane Compare colloid [3]
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany any of numerous crystals of protein occurring in certain seeds and other storage organs
crystalloidal adj
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