Crystalline Solid

Definition

A crystalline solid refers to a substance that has a highly ordered arrangement of atoms or molecules. It forms a regular, repeating pattern called a crystal lattice.

Related terms

Crystal Lattice:

The specific arrangement of atoms or molecules in a crystalline solid.

Unit Cell:

The smallest repeating unit within the crystal lattice of a crystalline solid.

Polycrystalline Solid: A material composed of many small crystals with different orientations.