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The science which pertains to the production of crystals.

One who describes crystals, or the manner of their formation; one versed in crystallography.

Pertaining to crystallography.

In the manner of crystallography.

The doctrine or science of crystallization, teaching the system of forms among crystals, their structure, and their methods of formation.

solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid.

The science of the crystalline structure of inorganic bodies.

Divination by means of a crystal or other transparent body, especially a beryl.

The art of measuring crystals.

Crystallizaton.

Toward a distal part.

Joyously; festively; mirthfully.

The stirrup of a woman's saddle.

To take beforehand, or in advance; to anticipate. What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid Milton.

One who forestalls; esp., one who forestalls the market. Locke.

To forestall. [Obs.] Spenser.

A stall at which greens and fresh vegetables are exposed for sale.

Same as Hematocrystallin.

That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head. Shak.

See Hemoglobin.