nonstructurable

Of substances or compounds: that cannot be organized into a definite structure or lack a fixed, regular arrangement. This may apply to amorphous solids, gels, or complex mixtures where molecular components do not exhibit a repeating, ordered pattern.

Adjective

  1. Of substances or compounds: that cannot be organized into a definite structure or lack a fixed, regular arrangement. This may apply to amorphous solids, gels, or complex mixtures where molecular components do not exhibit a repeating, ordered pattern.
    • Due to its amorphous nature, the polymer remained nonstructurable under standard crystallization conditions.
    • A nonstructurable chemical is considered to be slightly less likely than one randomly drawn from the universe to be a carcinogen. - 1984 January 15, National Research Council (U.S.). Steering Committee on Identification...
    • A CAS Reistry Number, also referred to as CASRN or CAS Number, is a unique numerical identifier assigned by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature...
  2. Of financial instruments, products, or loans: that cannot be arranged into a structured format or lack a predefined schedule for repayments. This may describe flexible financing options without fixed payment timelines or complex financial needs that do not fit conventional structuring.
    • The borrower's preference for a nonstructurable loan allowed for greater flexibility in repayment, accommodating irregular income streams.
    • Nonstructurable firms need to exit quickly without the risk of further declines in the value of assets. - 1986, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Economic...

Origin

non- + structurable