What does "crystal system" mean?

Any of the seven distinct symmetry classifications of crystals: cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic and trigonal.

What is a synonym for "crystal system"?

Common synonyms include: trigonal.

noun

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Noun

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Any of the seven distinct symmetry classifications of crystals: cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic and trigonal.
"The crystal system to which a particular molecule belongs can make a considerable difference to how easy it is to solve."

"The crystal system to which a particular molecule belongs can make a considerable difference to how easy it is to solve."