noun
- a single crystal of a substance, especially one grown artificially for use in electronics or optics
Usage: technical; materials science
Examples
- The silicon monocrystal was carefully grown in the laboratory.
- Computer chips are made from monocrystal silicon wafers.
- The laser required a perfect monocrystal to function properly.
- Scientists studied the properties of the diamond monocrystal.
- The monocrystal exhibited uniform optical properties throughout.
- Manufacturing monocrystals requires precise temperature control.