crystal
Translation
crystal
Examples
She wore a crystal necklace.
She wore a crystal necklace.
Ice is a form of crystal.
Ice is a form of crystal.
The water was crystal clear.
The water was crystal clear.
Grammar Patterns
((a crystal of)) ((sth.)) a piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form A crystal of salt has a cubic shape.
((made of)) ((crystal)) made from a type of high-quality glass The chandelier is made of crystal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gem, mineral
Etymology
From Greek 'krystallos', meaning 'ice'. The ancient Greeks believed quartz was ice frozen so hard it would never melt.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'crystal clear'. It refers to something perfectly transparent and structured, like the mineral.