Crystal: meaning, definitions and examples
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crystal
[ หkrษชstl ]
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A piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The crystal sparkled in the sunlight.
- She wore a crystal necklace to the party.
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A clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The crystal vase was filled with fresh flowers.
- The chandelier was adorned with crystal pendants.
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A transparent piece of quartz that has been cut in a precise shape and is used in electronic devices to produce electrical signals.
Synonyms
oscillator, resonator, transducer
Examples of usage
- The crystal in the radio helped receive signals.
- Crystals are important components in many electronic devices.
Translations
Translations of the word "crystal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cristal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Kristall
๐ฎ๐ฉ kristal
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธััะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ krysztaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใชในใฟใซ
๐ซ๐ท cristal
๐ช๐ธ cristal
๐น๐ท kristal
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฆฌ์คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุณุชุงู
๐จ๐ฟ krystal
๐ธ๐ฐ kriลกtรกฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐดๆถ
๐ธ๐ฎ kristal
๐ฎ๐ธ kristall
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะธััะฐะปะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kristal
๐ฒ๐ฝ cristal
Word origin
The word 'crystal' originated from the Greek word 'krystallos' meaning frozen ice. Crystals have been valued for their beauty and metaphysical properties for centuries. They have been used in various cultures for healing, protection, and spiritual practices. Crystals are also a significant component in modern technology, with applications in electronics, optics, and energy generation.