B2nounsciencenature
US/ˈkrɪs.təl/
UK/ˈkrɪs.təl/
a small piece of a solid with flat sides, formed naturally; also very clear glass
In context
Salt and sugar both form crystals when the water dries up.
Scientists grew a single crystal of silicon in the laboratory.
She gave us a set of crystal glasses as a wedding present.
Words that go with crystal
noun + noun
- ice crystalIce crystals formed on the window overnight.
- salt crystalUnder the microscope, each salt crystal looks like a tiny cube.
- crystal ballThe fortune teller looked into her crystal ball.
- crystal structureX-rays reveal the crystal structure of the material.
adjective + noun
- liquid crystalThe screen is made of liquid crystal.
verb + noun
- grow crystalsThe class grew crystals from a sugar solution.