They effectively link adjacent chains to create crystals, which help reinforce the material.
The most commonly used technique for creating quasi-phase-matched crystals is periodic poling.
The other amino acids that are not reabsorbed do not create crystals in urine.
It took decades to perfect methods of creating crystals without defects in the crystalline structure of the semiconducting material.
In that history, Malzor is shown to be a scientist who creates crystals needed to power starships.
It also gave her the power to create crystals, although Sherlotta herself doesn't understand why it chose her to be the harbinger of such powers.
How can we create larger crystals to duplicate comercially made rock candy?
Scrape the ice with a thin-tined fork to create loose crystals.
It is indicated several times in the show that the souls are only used to create crystals.
Disadvantages include the inability to create crystals with dimensions of a comparable size to their natural counterparts.