Noun: crystal kris-t(u)l- A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
- A crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
- A rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
- crystallization - Colourless glass made of almost pure silica
- quartz glass, quartz, vitreous silica, lechatelierite - Glassware made of quartz
- A protective cover that protects the face of a watch
- watch crystal, watch glass
Derived forms: crystals Type of: component, constituent, element, glassware, glasswork, natural glass, protection, protective cover, protective covering, rock, solid, stone Part of: crystal counter, crystal detector, crystal microphone, crystal mike, crystal pickup, ticker [informal], watch Encyclopedia: Crystal, NV |