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Definition of Crystal
1. Noun. A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure.
Generic synonyms: Solid
Derivative terms: Crystalize, Crystalize, Crystallize, Crystallize
2. Noun. A crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices.
Group relationships: Crystal Counter, Crystal Detector, Crystal Microphone, Crystal Pickup
Specialized synonyms: Piezoelectric Crystal
3. Noun. A rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces.
Specialized synonyms: Crystallite
Generic synonyms: Rock, Stone
Derivative terms: Crystalize, Crystalize, Crystallize, Crystallize
4. Noun. Colorless glass made of almost pure silica.
Generic synonyms: Natural Glass
Terms within: Silica, Silicon Dioxide, Silicon Oxide
Derivative terms: Crystalize, Crystalize, Crystallize, Crystallize
5. Noun. Glassware made of quartz.
6. Noun. A protective cover that protects the face of a watch.
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering
Group relationships: Ticker, Watch
Definition of Crystal
1. n. 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.
2. a. Consisting of, or like, crystal; clear; transparent; lucid; pellucid; crystalline.
Definition of Crystal
1. Proper noun. (English female given name). ¹
2. Noun. 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. ¹
3. Noun. A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass. ¹
4. Noun. A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it. ¹
5. Noun. (uncountable slang) crystal meth: methamphetamine hydrochloride. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Crystal
1. a transparent mineral [n -S]
Medical Definition of Crystal
1. A solid of regular shape and, for a given compound, characteristic angles, formed when an element or compound solidifies slowly enough, as a result either of freezing from the liquid form or of precipitating out of solution, to allow the individual molecules to take up regular positions with respect to one another. Origin: G. Krystallos, clear ice, crystal (05 Mar 2000)