2. (Bot.)
Defn: One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; — called also protein crystal.
CRYSTALLOLOGY; CRISTALLOLOGY
Crys`tal*lol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy.]
Defn: The science of the crystalline structure of inorganic bodies.
CRYSTALLOMANCY
Crys"tal*lo*man`cy (-l-mn`s), n. Etym: [Gr. -mancy.]
Defn: Divination by means of a crystal or other transparent body, especially a beryl.
CRYSTALLOMETRY
Crys`tal*lom"e*try (-lm"-tr), n. Etym: [Gr. -metry.]
Defn: The art of measuring crystals.
CRYSTALLURGY
Crys"tal*lur`gy (-lr`j), n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Crystallizaton.