What does "crystallography" mean?

The experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids.

How do you pronounce "crystallography"?

Pronounced //ˌkɹɪstəˈlɒɡɹəfi//.

Common synonyms include: acoustics, aerophysics, applied physics, astrophysics, basic conductor physics, biophysics.

//ˌkɹɪstəˈlɒɡɹəfi// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids. uncountable
2
the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals wordnet
3
The study of crystals. uncountable

From crystal + -ography.

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