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Definition of Crystal

Crystal 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. 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. A species of glass, more perfect in its composition and manufacture than common glass, and often cut into ornamental forms. See Flint glass. The glass over the dial of a watch case. Anything resembling crystal, as clear water, etc. Consisting of, or like, crystal; clear; transparent; lucid; pellucid; crystalline. Related Definitions: Also, And, Anything, Are, Arranged, As, Assume, Attraction, Axial, Bounded, Brazilian, By, Called, Case, Clear, Cohesive, Colorless, Common, Composition, Consisting, Crystal, Crystalline, Crystallization, Cut, Dial, Each, Either, Fixed, Flint, Form, Glass, Gray, Has, In, Inherent, Into, Is, It, Like, Lucid, Made, Manufacture, Material, More, Nearly, Of, Often, Or, Ornamental, Over, Pebble, Pellucid, Perfect, Plane, Power, Quartz, Regular, Resembling, Rock, See, Slightly, Smoky, So, Solidifying, Species, Substance, Than, The, Through, Tinged, To, Transparent, Under, Watch, Water, Which, With

Crystal Quotations After a few months in my parents' basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations. David Sedaris Social Security, a critically important, great program which does serve as the cornerstone of support for senior citizens, now faces challenges that threaten its long-term stability and well-being. The facts are there. The facts are crystal clear. Bill Frist Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man. Orison Swett Marden A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. The work of art, just like any fragment of human life considered in its deepest meaning, seems to me devoid of value if it does not offer the hardness, the rigidity, the regularity, the luster on every interior and exterior facet, of the crystal. Pope Paul VI

Crystal Translations crystal in Afrikaans is kristal crystal in Dutch is kristallen, kristalhelder crystal in French is cristal crystal in German is Kristall crystal in Portuguese is cristal crystal in Spanish is cristal crystal in Swedish is kristall

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