| Definitions of 'crystal' |
Wordnet |
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1. (noun) crystal
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
2. (noun) crystal
a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
3. (noun) crystal, crystallization
a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
4. (noun) quartz glass, quartz, vitreous silica, lechatelierite, crystal
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
5. (noun) crystal
glassware made of quartz
6. (noun) crystal, watch crystal, watch glass
a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
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| Definitions of 'crystal' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (adj) crystal
consisting of, or like, crystal; clear; transparent; lucid; pellucid; crystalline
2. (noun) crystal
the regular form which a substance tends to assume in solidifying, through the inherent power of cohesive attraction. It is bounded by plane surfaces, symmetrically arranged, and each species of crystal has fixed axial ratios. See Crystallization
3. (noun) crystal
the material of quartz, in crystallization transparent or nearly so, and either colorless or slightly tinged with gray, or the like; -- called also rock crystal. Ornamental vessels are made of it. Cf. Smoky quartz, Pebble; also Brazilian pebble, under Brazilian
4. (noun) crystal
a species of glass, more perfect in its composition and manufacture than common glass, and often cut into ornamental forms. See Flint glass
5. (noun) crystal
the glass over the dial of a watch case
6. (noun) crystal
anything resembling crystal, as clear water, etc
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