crystalloid
/ˈkrɪstəˌlɔɪd/
noun
- A substance that can dissolve in water and form a true solution, often used in medical fluids.
- The doctor administered a crystalloid solution to rehydrate the patient.
- Crystalloids like glucose solutions are given to restore fluid balance.
- Saline is a common crystalloid used in hospitals for intravenous therapy.
- A small particle that has a crystal-like shape but is not a true crystal.
- Geologists found crystalloids of a rare mineral in the rock sample.
- The plant cells contained crystalloids made of protein.
- Under the microscope, the crystalloids appeared as tiny, sharp-edged grains.
adjective
- Resembling a crystal in form or structure.
- Some minerals have a crystalloid appearance even though they are not true crystals.
- The artist created a sculpture with a crystalloid surface that sparkled in the light.
- The crystalloid structure of the snowflake was visible under magnification.