Crystals: meaning, definitions and examples

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crystals

 

[ หˆkrษชs.tlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

healing

Crystals are solid substances in which the atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions.

Synonyms

gemstones, minerals, rocks

Examples of usage

  • Many people believe that crystals have healing properties.
  • She placed crystals around her room to create a peaceful atmosphere.
Context #2 | Noun

jewelry

Crystals are often used in jewelry to add sparkle and beauty to the design.

Synonyms

crystal beads, gems, precious stones

Examples of usage

  • The necklace was adorned with shimmering crystals.
  • She wore a bracelet with colorful crystals.
Context #3 | Noun

science

In science, crystals are defined as a solid material whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure.

Synonyms

crystalline structures, lattice arrangements, solid forms

Examples of usage

  • The scientist studied the formation of crystals under the microscope.
  • Salt crystals can be observed under certain conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "crystals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cristais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kristalle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kristal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krysztaล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๆ™ถ (ใ‘ใฃใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cristaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cristales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kristaller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐ์ •์ฒด (๊ฒฐ์ •์ฒด๋“ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ูˆุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krystaly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kryลกtรกly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™ถไฝ“ (ๆ™ถไฝ“ไปฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kristali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kristallar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธัั‚ะฐะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kristallar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cristales

Etymology

The word 'crystals' originated from the Greek word 'krustallos', which means ice. It was initially used to describe clear quartz, as it was believed to be ice that was eternally frozen. Over time, the term expanded to include various solid substances with a repeating pattern. Crystals have been used for healing, spiritual practices, and decorative purposes for centuries.

See also: crystallization, crystallize, crystallography, crystalware.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,991, 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.