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cristalinidad

crystallinity

noun krees-tah-lee-nee-DAHD Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Usage Note

Cristalinidad refers to the degree to which a material has an ordered, repeating atomic or molecular structure — as opposed to an amorphous arrangement. A high grado de cristalinidad generally correlates with greater mechanical strength and a sharper melting point. The adjective is cristalino, and the related noun cristal means both 'crystal' and (colloquially in Spain) 'glass'.

Examples

"La cristalinidad del polímero afecta sus propiedades mecánicas."

Natural Translation

The crystallinity of the polymer affects its mechanical properties.

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