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MICROCRYSTALLINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does microcrystalline mean?
• MICROCRYSTALLINE (adjective)
The adjective MICROCRYSTALLINE has 1 sense:
1. containing crystals that are visible only under a microscope
Familiarity information: MICROCRYSTALLINE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MICROCRYSTALLINE (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Containing crystals that are visible only under a microscope
Similar:
crystalline (consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals)
Context examples
Microcrystalline cellulose and starch are examples of disintegrants.
(Disintegrant Excipient, NCI Thesaurus)
The commonly used binder excipients in U.S.-manufactured drug products are microcrystalline cellulose and starch.
(Binder Excipient, NCI Thesaurus)
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