polycrystalline

/ˌpɑliˈkrɪstəlɪn/
adjective
  1. Describing a solid material that is composed of many small crystals oriented in different directions.
    • Scientists developed a new polycrystalline ceramic for electronics.
    • The polycrystalline structure of the metal makes it very hard.
    • Polycrystalline silicon is used in solar panels.
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