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crystal

/ˈkΙΉΙͺstΙ™l/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a clear, hard substance that looks like glass, or a very clear piece of it.

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily ConversationπŸ“šAcademic Writing
Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œThe water in the lake was so clear it looked like crystal.”

β€œShe has a beautiful crystal vase on her shelf.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.

Related Words

Synonyms:
glassgemquartz
Word Family:
crystallinecrystallizecrystals

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