Crystallographically

/ˌkrɪstələˈɡræfɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or based on crystallography; using the methods and principles of crystal structure analysis or in terms of crystal structure.

Etymology

From crystallographic plus the adverbial suffix -ally. This adverbial form allows scientists to modify verbs and adjectives with crystallographic precision and methodology.

Kelly Says

When scientists say a drug was 'crystallographically optimized,' they mean they literally looked at atomic-scale images to design a molecule that fits into a disease protein like a key in a lock—chemistry guided by sight rather than mere theory.

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