"crystal" meaning in English

See crystal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkrɪstəl/ Audio: en-ca-crystal.ogg [Canada] Forms: crystal [singular], crystals [plural]
enPR: krĭsʹtəl Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A crystal is a white gem.
    Sense id: simple-crystal-en-noun-cCADI9vt
  2. A crystal is any solid that is made of atoms and molecules that are arranged in a neat pattern.
    Sense id: simple-crystal-en-noun-b70KPxpV Categories (other): Chemistry
     
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