A solid compound which has no definite crystalline structure and a poorly defined melting point is referred to as a(an)________ solid.

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The description provided fits the characteristics of an amorphous solid, which lacks a long-range ordered structure and has a broad melting range due to the absence of a clear melting point. Ionic, molecular, network covalent, and metallic solids all have distinct crystalline structures and well-defined melting points.

A Solid Compound Which Has No Definite Crystalline Structure and a Poorly