1. resembling or having the properties of a crystal
Usage: technical

1. a substance that can form crystals and can pass through a semipermeable membrane
Usage: chemistry; biology
2. a type of intravenous fluid used in medical treatment that contains small dissolved particles
Usage: medical

Examples

• The crystalloid structure of the mineral made it easy to identify.
• Salt is a common crystalloid that dissolves easily in water.
• The doctor ordered crystalloid fluids to treat the patient’s dehydration.
• Crystalloid solutions are preferred over colloids in certain medical situations.
• The laboratory tested whether the substance was crystalloid or colloidal.
• Crystalloid particles are small enough to pass through cell membranes.
• Normal saline is the most commonly used crystalloid in hospitals.