crystal
crystal /ˈkrɪstəl/
noun
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A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
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crystal
)
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
The crystal displayed beautiful patterns when held up to the light.
The crystal displayed beautiful patterns when held up to the light.
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()
A crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
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crystal
)
a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
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()
A rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
(
crystallization
, crystal
)
a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
Sunlight filtered through the crystal, casting vibrant rainbows across the room.
Sunlight filtered through the crystal, casting vibrant rainbows across the room.
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A protective cover that protects the face of a watch
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crystal
, watch crystal
, watch glass
)
a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
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Glassware made of quartz
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crystal
)
glassware made of quartz
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Colorless glass made of almost pure silica
(
crystal
, lechatelierite
, quartz glass
, quartz
, vitreous silica
)
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
The crystal necklace was made of clear quartz, which is said to have healing properties
The crystal necklace was made of clear quartz, which is said to have healing properties
