Crystal Synonyms & Definitions

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• CrystalDefinition & Meaning in English

(n.) A species of glass, more perfect in its composition and manufacture than common glass, and often cut into ornamental forms. See Flint glass.
(n.) 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.
(n.) 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.
(n.) The glass over the dial of a watch case.
(a.) Consisting of, or like, crystal; clear; transparent; lucid; pellucid; crystalline.
(n.) Anything resembling crystal, as clear water, etc.

• CrystallogenicDefinition & Meaning in English

(a.) Alt. of Crystallogenical

• CrystallineDefinition & Meaning in English

(a.) Formed by crystallization; like crystal in texture.
(a.) Imperfectly crystallized; as, granite is only crystalline, while quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized.
(a.) Consisting, or made, of crystal.
(n.) A crystalline substance.
(n.) See Aniline.
(a.) Fig.: Resembling crystal; pure; transparent; pellucid.