C1nounsciencenature
US/kwɔːrts/
UK/kwɔːts/
a hard, clear mineral found in many rocks, used in watches and electronics
In context
Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the Earth's crust.
The sand on this beach is mostly tiny grains of quartz.
Many cheap watches keep time with a small quartz crystal inside.
Words that go with quartz
noun + noun
- quartz crystalThe quartz crystal vibrates when an electric current passes through it.
- quartz watchHe bought a quartz watch because it is very accurate.
noun + preposition
- vein of quartzA white vein of quartz ran through the rock.
- grains of quartzThe sandstone is made of grains of quartz.
adjective + noun
- pure quartzPure quartz is clear and colorless.