Crystal
noun
A solid piece in which atoms are regularly arranged in fixed patterns.
The ice melted and formed a clear crystal.
Often appears as...
- crystal formation
- crystal structure
noun
A high-quality fine glass that looks like crystal.
The table was set with fine china and crystal.
Often appears as...
- crystal glass
- crystal vase
adjective
Transparent like crystal.
The crystal clear water let us observe the fish swimming underneath.
Often appears as...
- crystal clear waters
- crystal clear sound
noun
A device made of crystal used in electronics for control of frequency.
The timekeeping functionality in quartz clocks and watches is based on crystal technology.
Often appears as...
- crystal oscillator
- quartz crystal
noun
A solid piece in which atoms are regularly arranged in fixed patterns.
The ice melted and formed a clear crystal.
Often appears as...
- crystal formation
- crystal structure
noun
A high-quality fine glass that looks like crystal.
The table was set with fine china and crystal.
Often appears as...
- crystal glass
- crystal vase
adjective
Transparent like crystal.
The crystal clear water let us observe the fish swimming underneath.
Often appears as...
- crystal clear waters
- crystal clear sound
noun
A device made of crystal used in electronics for control of frequency.
The timekeeping functionality in quartz clocks and watches is based on crystal technology.
Often appears as...
- crystal oscillator
- quartz crystal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Forms
Crystal refers to a naturally occurring form, not just any regular solid.
Amethyst is a type of crystal found in nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Geometry Specific
Use 'crystal' to highlight the geometric precision and regularity in natural solids.
Diamonds are valued for their crystal structure.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Crystal can metaphorically describe clarity of ideas or feelings.
Her intentions were crystal clear.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Forms
Crystal refers to a naturally occurring form, not just any regular solid.
Amethyst is a type of crystal found in nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Geometry Specific
Use 'crystal' to highlight the geometric precision and regularity in natural solids.
Diamonds are valued for their crystal structure.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Crystal can metaphorically describe clarity of ideas or feelings.
Her intentions were crystal clear.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Forms
Crystal refers to a naturally occurring form, not just any regular solid.
Amethyst is a type of crystal found in nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Geometry Specific
Use 'crystal' to highlight the geometric precision and regularity in natural solids.
Diamonds are valued for their crystal structure.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Crystal can metaphorically describe clarity of ideas or feelings.
Her intentions were crystal clear.
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My glacier cave...
through over a hundred feet of ice before falling inside the cave. And this beautiful quartz crystal was also found in the back of Snow Dragon. Even now Brent and I find it hard to believe that all these discoveries were essentially in our own backyard, hidden away just waiting to be found. Like I said earlier, the idea of discovery
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Srdja Popovic: How to...
Somebody gives you a you will look at a crystal ball, and you will see the future; the future will be accurate. But you need to share it with the world. OK, curiosity killed the cat, you take the bet, you look at the crystal ball. One hour later, you're sitting in a building of the national TV,
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Extreme Organisms PIPE...
that will one day be used to explore Mars to mackay the crystals are time capsules that might help him in a search for life on other planets the cave here provides two bits of information with respect to the search for life one is it tells us about life at high temperature
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How does your smartphone...
No matter how skilled a clockmaker may be, every pendulum, wind-up mechanism and quartz crystal resonates at a slightly different frequency. However, every cesium 133 atom in the universe oscillates at the same exact frequency. So thanks to the atomic clock,
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What causes cavities? -...
However, we have developed other ways of minimizing cavities besides reducing our intake of sugar and starch. In most toothpastes and many water supplies, we use tiny amounts of fluoride. That strengthens teeth and encourages the growth of enamel crystals
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How do crystals work? -...
So the signature shape of a quartz crystal is a six-sided column with pointed tips. Depending on environmental conditions, most crystals have the potential to form multiple geometric shapes. For example, diamonds, which form deep in the Earth’s mantle,
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The history of keeping...
or the vibration of a quartz crystal, which was far more accurate than sand or candles. Today, the basis for scientific time is a continuous count of seconds based on atomic clocks all around the world, known as the international atomic time.
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The secrets in volcanic...
need is a little capsule that goes into liquid and protects it when we open the cap unfortunately magmas have these little pressure vessels within them they have little crystals that are encapsulated by mistake some of the
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Deadly Crystal Cave PIPE...
it is beautiful nothing like it has ever been discovered but it's so hot exploring it could cost lives these crystals may determine if life exists on
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The Insect That Freezes...
this wetter species actually encourages ice to form in its body ice crystals are sharp
Video examples
My glacier cave...
through over a hundred feet of ice before falling inside the cave. And this beautiful quartz crystal was also found in the back of Snow Dragon. Even now Brent and I find it hard to believe that all these discoveries were essentially in our own backyard, hidden away just waiting to be found. Like I said earlier, the idea of discovery
Video examples
Srdja Popovic: How to...
Somebody gives you a you will look at a crystal ball, and you will see the future; the future will be accurate. But you need to share it with the world. OK, curiosity killed the cat, you take the bet, you look at the crystal ball. One hour later, you're sitting in a building of the national TV,
Video examples
Extreme Organisms PIPE...
that will one day be used to explore Mars to mackay the crystals are time capsules that might help him in a search for life on other planets the cave here provides two bits of information with respect to the search for life one is it tells us about life at high temperature
Video examples
How does your smartphone...
No matter how skilled a clockmaker may be, every pendulum, wind-up mechanism and quartz crystal resonates at a slightly different frequency. However, every cesium 133 atom in the universe oscillates at the same exact frequency. So thanks to the atomic clock,
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
However, we have developed other ways of minimizing cavities besides reducing our intake of sugar and starch. In most toothpastes and many water supplies, we use tiny amounts of fluoride. That strengthens teeth and encourages the growth of enamel crystals
Video examples
How do crystals work? -...
So the signature shape of a quartz crystal is a six-sided column with pointed tips. Depending on environmental conditions, most crystals have the potential to form multiple geometric shapes. For example, diamonds, which form deep in the Earth’s mantle,
Video examples
The history of keeping...
or the vibration of a quartz crystal, which was far more accurate than sand or candles. Today, the basis for scientific time is a continuous count of seconds based on atomic clocks all around the world, known as the international atomic time.
Video examples
The secrets in volcanic...
need is a little capsule that goes into liquid and protects it when we open the cap unfortunately magmas have these little pressure vessels within them they have little crystals that are encapsulated by mistake some of the
Video examples
Deadly Crystal Cave PIPE...
it is beautiful nothing like it has ever been discovered but it's so hot exploring it could cost lives these crystals may determine if life exists on
Video examples
The Insect That Freezes...
this wetter species actually encourages ice to form in its body ice crystals are sharp
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Kim Reynolds
American Politician
To those state and local government employees who care deeply about this issue, let me be crystal clear: Under my watch, your IPERS is safe. It will not change; it will be protected; and you will have the retirement you were promised. Period.
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Norman Schwarzkopf
American General
I can stand in a crystal stream without another human around me and cast all day long, and if I never catch a single fish, I can come home and still feel like I had a wonderful time. It's the being there that's important.
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Elizabeth Banks
American Actress
Predicting what content is going to fly is like looking into a crystal ball. I try not to say, 'Yeah, 'Bridesmaids' opened the door to make more movies about women.' I mean, did it? I don't know; where are they?
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Isabel Lucas
Australian Actress
I collect crystals and gemstones, and I've been collecting them since I was a little girl. They give me positive energy and strength. They make me feel connected to the earth. I cherish them.
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Ryan Kavanaugh
American Producer
Nobody has a crystal ball, and part of evolving a business plan is to say, 'I might have said we're going left, but I see the opportunity and we're going right.
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Shannon Sharpe
American Athlete
I want to make one thing crystal clear. The NFL does have a responsibility to make sure that their players are upstanding, law-abiding citizens.
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Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
On my keychain, I have a citrine crystal in a tiny cage. It's for protection and good vibes.
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Alan Pardew
English Businessman
Crystal Palace were my first club and one I hold dear to my heart.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
I can't speak for the future. I have no crystal ball.
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Yolanda Hadid
American Model
I love to give crystals.
Quote examples
Kim Reynolds
American Politician
To those state and local government employees who care deeply about this issue, let me be crystal clear: Under my watch, your IPERS is safe. It will not change; it will be protected; and you will have the retirement you were promised. Period.
Quote examples
Norman Schwarzkopf
American General
I can stand in a crystal stream without another human around me and cast all day long, and if I never catch a single fish, I can come home and still feel like I had a wonderful time. It's the being there that's important.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Banks
American Actress
Predicting what content is going to fly is like looking into a crystal ball. I try not to say, 'Yeah, 'Bridesmaids' opened the door to make more movies about women.' I mean, did it? I don't know; where are they?
Quote examples
Isabel Lucas
Australian Actress
I collect crystals and gemstones, and I've been collecting them since I was a little girl. They give me positive energy and strength. They make me feel connected to the earth. I cherish them.
Quote examples
Ryan Kavanaugh
American Producer
Nobody has a crystal ball, and part of evolving a business plan is to say, 'I might have said we're going left, but I see the opportunity and we're going right.
Quote examples
Shannon Sharpe
American Athlete
I want to make one thing crystal clear. The NFL does have a responsibility to make sure that their players are upstanding, law-abiding citizens.
Quote examples
Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
On my keychain, I have a citrine crystal in a tiny cage. It's for protection and good vibes.
Quote examples
Alan Pardew
English Businessman
Crystal Palace were my first club and one I hold dear to my heart.
Quote examples
Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
I can't speak for the future. I have no crystal ball.
Quote examples
Yolanda Hadid
American Model
I love to give crystals.
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