'Crystal' definitions:

Definition of 'crystal'

(from WordNet)
noun
A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
noun
A crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
noun
A rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces [syn: crystal, crystallization]
noun
Colorless glass made of almost pure silica [syn: quartz glass, quartz, vitreous silica, lechatelierite, crystal]
noun
Glassware made of quartz
noun
A protective cover that protects the face of a watch [syn: crystal, watch crystal, watch glass]

Definition of 'Crystal'

From: GCIDE
  • Crystal \Crys"tal\ (kr[i^]s"tal), n. [OE. cristal, F. cristal, L. crystallum crystal, ice, fr. Gr. kry`stallos, fr. kry`os icy cold, frost; cf. AS. crystalla, fr. L. crystallum; prob. akin to E. crust. See Crust, Raw.]
  • 1. (Chem. & Min.) 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The material of quartz, in crystallization transparent or nearly so, and either colorless or slightly tinged with gray, or the like; -- called also rock crystal. Ornamental vessels are made of it. Cf. Smoky quartz, Pebble; also Brazilian pebble, under Brazilian. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A species of glass, more perfect in its composition and manufacture than common glass, and often cut into ornamental forms. See Flint glass. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. The glass over the dial of a watch case. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. Anything resembling crystal, as clear water, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • The blue crystal of the seas. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
  • Blood crystal. See under Blood.
  • Compound crystal. See under Compound.
  • Iceland crystal, a transparent variety of calcite, or crystallized calcium carbonate, brought from Iceland, and used in certain optical instruments, as the polariscope.
  • Rock crystal, or Mountain crystal, any transparent crystal of quartz, particularly of limpid or colorless quartz. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Crystal'

From: GCIDE
  • Crystal \Crys"tal\, a. Consisting of, or like, crystal; clear; transparent; lucid; pellucid; crystalline. [1913 Webster]
  • Through crystal walls each little mote will peep. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • By crystal streams that murmur through the meads. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • The crystal pellets at the touch congeal, And from the ground rebounds the ratting hail. --H. Brooks. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'crystal'

From: Easton
  • Crystal (Ezek. 1:22, with the epithet "terrible," as dazzling the spectators with its brightness). The word occurs in Rev. 4:6; 21:11; 22:1. It is a stone of the flint order, the most refined kind of quartz. The Greek word here used means also literally "ice." The ancients regarded the crystal as only pure water congealed into extreme hardness by great length of time.

Synonyms of 'crystal'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Crystal, NM -- U.S. Census Designated Place in New Mexico

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Crystal, NM -- U.S. Census Designated Place in New Mexico
Population (2000) :
347
Housing Units (2000) :
113
Land area (2000) :
4.397142 sq. miles (11.388545 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.020350 sq. miles (0.052705 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
4.417492 sq. miles (11.441250 sq. km)
FIPS code :
19080
Located within :
New Mexico (NM), FIPS 35
Location :
36.030056 N, 108.986649 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

Crystal, ND -- U.S. city in North Dakota

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Crystal, ND -- U.S. city in North Dakota
Population (2000) :
167
Housing Units (2000) :
92
Land area (2000) :
0.652266 sq. miles (1.689360 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.652266 sq. miles (1.689360 sq. km)
FIPS code :
17060
Located within :
North Dakota (ND), FIPS 38
Location :
48.596754 N, 97.670581 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
58222
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

Crystal, MN -- U.S. city in Minnesota

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Crystal, MN -- U.S. city in Minnesota
Population (2000) :
22698
Housing Units (2000) :
9481
Land area (2000) :
5.776568 sq. miles (14.961241 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.092601 sq. miles (0.239836 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
5.869169 sq. miles (15.201077 sq. km)
FIPS code :
14158
Located within :
Minnesota (MN), FIPS 27
Location :
45.037264 N, 93.359577 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
55428
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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