Crystal: meaning, definitions and examples

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crystal

 

[ หˆkrษชstl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clear

A piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces.

Synonyms

gemstone, jewel, rock

Examples of usage

  • The crystal sparkled in the sunlight.
  • She wore a crystal necklace to the party.
Context #2 | Noun

clear

A clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice.

Synonyms

emerald, glass, quartz

Examples of usage

  • The crystal vase was filled with fresh flowers.
  • The chandelier was adorned with crystal pendants.
Context #3 | Noun

clear

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cristal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kristall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kristal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krysztaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cristal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cristal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kristal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฆฌ์Šคํƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠุณุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krystal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriลกtรกฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐดๆ™ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kristal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kristall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kristal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cristal

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,507, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.