crystal

UK
/ˈkrɪstl/
US
/ˈkrɪstl/

Translations

crystalnoun
crystals
pl
UK
/ˈkrɪs.təl/
US
/ˈkrɪs.təl/
The chandelier was made of fine crystal.
Люстра была сделана из тонкого хрусталя.
The scientist examined the crystal under the microscope.
Учёный изучал кристалл под микроскопом.
Synonyms
rock crystal
clear glass
crystaladjective
UK
/ˈkrɪstl/
US
/ˈkrɪstl/
The crystal vase was placed in the center of the table.
Кристальная ваза была поставлена в центре стола.

Definitions

crystalnoun
A solid material whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions.
The scientist examined the crystal under a microscope to study its structure.
A piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces.
She admired the beautiful crystal that formed naturally in the cave.
A clear, transparent mineral or glass resembling ice.
The chandelier was adorned with sparkling crystal that caught the light beautifully.
A high-quality, clear, colorless glass, often used for making fine glassware.
They toasted with crystal glasses at the wedding reception.
A crystalline piece of a substance, such as quartz, used in electronics as a frequency-determining element.
The watch uses a quartz crystal to keep accurate time.
crystaladjective
Clear and transparent like crystal.
The lake was crystal clear, allowing us to see the fish swimming below.
Resembling crystal in terms of clarity or brilliance.
Her crystal voice captivated everyone in the audience.
Made of or consisting of crystal (the clear, high-quality glass or mineral).
She wore a necklace of crystal beads.