quasicrystal
/ˈkweɪzaɪˌkrɪstəl/
noun
- A solid material whose atoms are arranged in a pattern that is ordered but does not repeat regularly like a normal crystal.
- The scientist won a Nobel Prize for discovering quasicrystals.
- Quasicrystals have unusual properties, such as being very hard and non-stick.
- The jeweler used a synthetic quasicrystal in the ring for its unique shine.