Biocrystal

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A crystal produced by biological means.

    "The organic matrix makes up less than 5% of the shell and is thought to be responsible for biocrystal synthesis."

Example

More examples

"The organic matrix makes up less than 5% of the shell and is thought to be responsible for biocrystal synthesis."

Etymology

From bio- + crystal.

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