noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun

1. 1
   a class of crystal consisting of a lattice of ions held together by their electrostatic interaction; they exhibit strong absorption of infrared radiation and have planes along which they cleave easily

Synonyms

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chargedclassroom ionic crystalelectrovalentinorganic crystalionian styleionic order

Antonyms

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Doric stylecovalentcovalent crystalmolecular crystal