quartz

UK
/kwɔːts/
US
/kwɔrts/

Translations

quartznoun
quartzes
pl
The geologist found a large piece of quartz embedded in the rock formation.
Le géologue a trouvé un gros morceau de quartz enchâssé dans la formation rocheuse.
quartzEn horlogerie.
She preferred wearing a quartz watch because it required less maintenance than a mechanical one.
Elle préférait porter une montre à quartz parce qu’elle nécessitait moins d’entretien qu’une montre mécanique.
Synonyms
fused quartz
rock crystal
quartzadjective
UK
/kwɔːts/
US
/kwɔrts/
Used attributively to describe objects made of or containing quartz.
quartzInvariable; s’emploie surtout dans les groupes nominaux spécialisés.
The kitchen features quartz countertops that are both durable and stylish.
La cuisine possède des plans de travail en quartz, à la fois durables et élégants.

Definitions

quartznoun
A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, commonly found in the Earth's crust and used in various applications such as jewelry and electronics.
The geologist found a large piece of quartz embedded in the rock formation.
A type of watch or clock that uses a quartz crystal to keep time, known for its accuracy.
She preferred wearing a quartz watch because it required less maintenance than a mechanical one.
quartzadjective
Made of, containing, or relating to quartz.
The kitchen features quartz countertops that are both durable and stylish.