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quartz

UK
/kwɔːts/
US
/kwɔrts/

Translations

quartznoun
quartzes
pl
Quartz is a common mineral found in many types of rocks.
Кварц - это распространенный минерал, встречающийся во многих типах пород.
Synonyms
silica
crystal
rock crystal
fused quartz
quartzite
quartzadjective
UK
/kwɔːts/
US
/kwɔrts/
Used attributively to describe objects made of or containing quartz.

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.
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