transcription, транскрипция: [ krɪst(ə)l ]
( crystals)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
A crystal is a small piece of a substance that has formed naturally into a regular symmetrical shape.
...salt crystals.
...a single crystal of silicon.
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see also liquid crystal , liquid crystal display
2.
Crystal is a transparent rock that is used to make jewellery and ornaments.
...a strand of crystal beads.
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3.
Crystal is a high quality glass, usually with patterns cut into its surface.
Some of the finest drinking glasses are made from lead crystal.
...crystal glasses.
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4.
Glasses and other containers made of crystal are referred to as crystal .
Get out your best china and crystal.
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