crystals

[ˈkrɪstlz]

crystals Definition

  • 1a piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces
  • 2a small piece of crystalline substance that looks like sugar and is used to decorate cakes and cookies

Using crystals: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crystals" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cave was filled with beautiful crystals.

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    She wore a necklace made of crystal beads.

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    The sugar crystals on the cake sparkled in the light.

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    The chemist studied the structure of the crystal under a microscope.

crystals Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crystals

Phrases with crystals

  • completely clear and easy to understand

    Example

    The instructions were crystal clear, so I had no trouble assembling the furniture.

  • a glass or crystal sphere used for divination or fortune-telling

    Example

    The fortune-teller gazed into her crystal ball and predicted my future.

  • a highly addictive drug made from pseudoephedrine or ephedrine

    Example

    He became addicted to crystal meth and lost everything he had.

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Summary: crystals in Brief

The term 'crystals' [ˈkrɪstlz] refers to a solid substance with a natural geometrically regular form, often used as decoration or studied by scientists. It can also refer to small pieces of crystalline substance used to decorate cakes and cookies. The phrase 'crystal clear' denotes something completely clear and easy to understand, while 'crystal ball' refers to a glass or crystal sphere used for divination or fortune-telling. 'Crystal meth' is a highly addictive drug made from pseudoephedrine or ephedrine.