Crystalloid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crystalloid is a noun meaning Crystal-like; transparent like crystal, or shaped like a crystal.
Meaning
Crystal-like; transparent like crystal, or shaped like a crystal.
More Meanings
- (physical chemistry) Any substance that can be crystallized from solution; a water-soluble crystalline substance that can diffuse through a semipermeable membrane, as opposed to a colloid which cannot.
- (biochemistry, botany) One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells.
Word Forms
- crystalloids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isotonic, cardioplegia, crystallogen, crystalline, crystall, chrystal.
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