What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cryptocrystalline
Example
The cryptocrystalline structure of chalcedony makes it difficult to distinguish individual crystals. [cryptocrystalline: adjective]
Example
The rock has a cryptocrystalline texture, which means its crystals are too small to see with the naked eye. [cryptocrystalline: adjective]
amorphous
Example
The glass is amorphous and does not have a crystalline structure. [amorphous: adjective]
Example
The polymer is amorphous and lacks a well-defined shape. [amorphous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Amorphous is a more commonly used term than cryptocrystalline in everyday language due to its wider range of applications.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cryptocrystalline and amorphous?
Both cryptocrystalline and amorphous are technical terms used mainly in scientific and technical contexts, making them more formal than everyday language.
