crystal

Meanings

• noun

  A clear, transparent mineral formed from silicon dioxide, occurring in various geological conditions and having a hexagonal structure.

  - "The geologist studied the crystal structure of the mineral."
  - "The quartz crystal was used to make the watch."

• noun

  A piece of such a mineral.

  - "She placed the crystal on the windowsill to catch the sunlight."
  - "The amethyst crystal was prized for its beautiful color."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹɪstəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

amorphous , glass

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Synonyms

grain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crystal
brittle , rittle , fiddle , middle , muddle

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Variants

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crystal , crystals , Crystal , crystal meth , ice , iceless , ices , on ice , on thin ice , crystal ball , crystal balls , crystal clear , crystal gazer , crystal gazers , crystal gazing , crystal gazings , crystal methamphetamine , crystal methamphetamines , crystal meths , crystal pleat , crystal pleated , crystal violet , crystal violets

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Etymology

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From Old French cristal, from Latin cristallus, from cristallus, translucent, from christallos, chrysolite, probably from Greek khrysolithos, golden stone.

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Trivia

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1. The largest crystal ever found is the 'Holloway Monster Quartz' which weighs over 550 pounds.

2. The word 'crystal' comes from the Greek word 'khrusolithos', meaning 'golden stone'.

3. Crystals can be found in various forms, including cubic, hexagonal, and trigonal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quartz: Quartz is a common mineral and the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust. It is the most common mineral in the Earth's crust and the most varied in its properties.

2. Crystal Growth: Crystal growth is the process by which a crystal increases in size from its initial nucleus to its final form. This process can occur naturally, such as in geological formations, or artificially, such as in laboratories.

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Culture

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Crystals have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as decorative items, in religious practices, and for healing. In literature, crystals have appeared in works such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death' and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. In music, the term 'crystal' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to clear, distinct sounds.

How to Memorize "crystal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear, transparent mineral, shaped like a hexagon. Visualize it being held up to the sunlight, refracting light in beautiful patterns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crystal' with clarity, transparency, and beauty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Clearly Transparent Hexagonal Shape' to remember the definition of a crystal.

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