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plural of crystalloid a. Crystal-like; transparent like crystal. n. A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid. n. One of t…

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  1. plural of crystalloid a. Crystal-like; transparent like crystal. n. A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid. n. One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; -- called also protein crystal.