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quartz

[kwɔːts]

quartz Definition

  • 1a hard mineral consisting of silica, found widely in igneous and metamorphic rocks and typically colorless or white
  • 2a watch or clock with a mechanism that uses a quartz crystal to measure time

Using quartz: Examples

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

  • Example

    The mountain was full of quartz deposits.

  • Example

    Quartz is used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, and abrasives.

  • Example

    I bought a quartz watch for my brother's birthday.

quartz Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quartz

Phrases with quartz

  • a pink or pale reddish variety of quartz

    Example

    She wore a necklace made of rose quartz.

  • a brown or black variety of quartz

    Example

    The smoky quartz crystal was believed to have healing properties.

  • a type of watch or clock mechanism that uses a quartz crystal to keep time

    Example

    The quartz movement is more accurate than mechanical movements.

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Summary: quartz in Brief

Quartz [kwɔːts] is a hard mineral consisting of silica, found widely in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is also a type of watch or clock with a mechanism that uses a quartz crystal to measure time. Quartz is used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, and abrasives. The mineral comes in different varieties such as rose quartz and smoky quartz.

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