crystalloid

noun

crys·​tal·​loid ˈkri-stə-ˌlȯid 

: a substance that forms a true solution and is capable of being crystallized

crystalloid adjective

or crystalloidal

ˌkri-stə-ˈlȯi-dᵊl 

Word History

Etymology

crystal entry 1 + -oid entry 1

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

crystalloid

noun

crys·​tal·​loid ˈkris-tə-ˌlȯid 

: a substance that forms a true solution and is capable of being crystallized

Medical Definition

crystalloid

noun

crys·​tal·​loid ˈkris-tə-ˌlȯid 

1

: a substance that forms a true solution and is capable of being crystallized

2

: a particle of protein that has the properties of crystal and is found especially in oily seeds

crystalloid adjective

or crystalloidal

ˌkris-tə-ˈlȯid-ᵊl