Crystal - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
- a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces (syn: crystallization)
- colorless glass made of almost pure silica (syn: quartz)
- glassware made of quartz
- a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
Extra examples
Some of the crystals used in the necklace are a pale pink color.
The wine glasses are made of the finest crystal.
She inherited her mother's crystal.
...an unspoiled region with majestic mountains and crystal streams...
...the gemstone's distinctive iridescence is caused by light passing from one lamella of crystal to another...
...delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace...
...a pendulous crystal chandelier dominated the ballroom...
...the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available...
If you're a Billy Crystal fan, you'll love this movie.
The superposition of one crystal on another.
He writes crystal clear (=very easy to understand) prose.
The crystal chandelier sparkled.
The fortune teller read his fate in the crystal ball
“Was my request clear?” “Yes, crystal clear.”
Eventually it became crystal clear that something had to change.
Word forms
singular: crystal
plural: crystals
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