crystalloid (plural crystalloids)
(chemistry) Any substance that can be crystallized from solution
(botany) One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells.
crystalloid (comparative more crystalloid, superlative most crystalloid)
Crystal-like; transparent like crystal, or shaped like a crystal.
Source: Wiktionary
Crys"tal*loid (krs"tal-loid), a. Etym: [Gr. -oid.]
Definition: Crystal-like; transparent like crystal.
Crys"tal*loid, n.
1. (Chem.)
Definition: A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; -- called also protein crystal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 November 2024
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
