monocrystalline

/ˌmɑnəˈkrɪstəlaɪn/
adjective
  1. Made of a single crystal, with a continuous and unbroken lattice structure.
    • Engineers prefer monocrystalline materials for certain laser applications.
    • Monocrystalline silicon is used in high-efficiency solar panels.
    • The watch has a monocrystalline sapphire crystal that is very scratch-resistant.
What does "monocrystalline" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean