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crystal
1[kris-tl]
noun
a clear, transparent mineral or glass resembling ice.
the transparent form of crystallized quartz.
Chemistry, Mineralogy.Ìýa solid body having a characteristic internal structure and enclosed by symmetrically arranged plane surfaces, intersecting at definite and characteristic angles.
anything made of or resembling such a substance.
a single grain or mass of a crystalline substance.
glass of fine quality and a high degree of brilliance.
articles, especially glassware for the table and ornamental objects, made of such a glass.
the glass or plastic cover over the face of a watch.
Radio.Ìý
the piece of germanium, silicon, galena, or the like forming the essential part of a crystal detector.
the crystal detector itself.
Electronics.Ìýa quartz crystal ground in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, which vibrates strongly at one frequency when electric voltages of that frequency are placed across opposite sides: used to control the frequency of an oscillator crystal oscillator, as of a radio transmitter.
Slang.Ìýany stimulant drug in powder form, as methamphetamine or PCP.
adjective
composed of crystal.
resembling crystal; clear; transparent.
Radio.Ìýpertaining to or employing a crystal detector.
indicating the fifteenth event of a series, as a wedding anniversary.
verb (used with object)
to make into crystal; crystallize.
to cover or coat with, or as if with, crystal (usually followed byover ).
Crystal
2[kris-tl]
noun
a city in SE Minnesota, near Minneapolis.
a female given name.
crystal
/ ˈ°ì°ùɪ²õ³ÙÉ™±ô /
noun
a piece of solid substance, such as quartz, with a regular shape in which plane faces intersect at definite angles, due to the regular internal structure of its atoms, ions, or molecules
a single grain of a crystalline substance
anything resembling a crystal, such as a piece of cut glass
a highly transparent and brilliant type of glass, often used in cut-glass tableware, ornaments, etc
( as modifier )
a crystal chandelier
something made of or resembling crystal
crystal glass articles collectively
electronics
a crystalline element used in certain electronic devices as a detector, oscillator, transducer, etc
( as modifier )
crystal pick-up
crystal detector
a transparent cover for the face of a watch, usually of glass or plastic
(modifier) of or relating to a crystal or the regular atomic arrangement of crystals
crystal structure
crystal lattice
adjective
resembling crystal; transparent
crystal water
crystal
A homogenous solid formed by a repeating, three-dimensional pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules and having smooth external surfaces with characteristic angles between them. Crystals can occur in many sizes and shapes.
â—† The particular arrangement in space of these atoms, molecules, or ions, and the way in which they are joined, is called a crystal lattice. There are seven crystal groups or systems. Each is defined on the basis of the geometrical arrangement of the crystal lattice.
A natural or synthetic material, such as quartz or ceramic, that consists of such crystals. When subjected to mechanical stresses, crystalline materials can generate an electric charge or, when subjected to an electric field, they can generate mechanical vibrations in what is known as the piezoelectric effect.
An electrical device, such as an oscillator or a diode used for detecting radio signals, made of such a material.
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- crystallike adjective
- uncrystaled adjective
- uncrystalled adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of crystal1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of crystal1
Example Sentences
An Italian museum has called on patrons to "respect art" after a couple was filmed breaking a chair covered in hundreds of glittering crystals.
“This referendum is a last line of defense against an economic crisis for the tourism sector, and the petition makes crystal clear what voters are being asked to sign. Period,†Hargis said.
They burned a small amount of heroin in order to demonstrate how pure it was, and said they could supply him with any quantity of "100%... white crystal".
This show really turned me on to it, of course, but I’ve always been a little like, “I don’t mind a crystal around. I don’t mind having my cards read.â€
The porous, sweet bite of melon, the crumbly salinity of feta, the flaky salt crystals, the mint, the balsamic—it was revelatory.
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