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crystall/o — Crystal or ice

crystall/o means crystal or ice. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: crystallography.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Crystal or ice

• Ancient Greek: κρύσταλλος (krystallos)

Examples and word parts

crystallography

The study of crystal structures and their properties.

Word parts: crystall/o (crystal) + -graphy (description)

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