crystal
/ˈkɹɪstəl/ sustantivo B1En español: cristal
- A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
- A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
- A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
- Crystal meth; methamphetamine hydrochloride.
- The glass over the dial of a watch case.
Plural crystals
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“No, no,” returned Monte Cristo, pale as death, pressing one hand on his heart to still its throbbings, while with the other he pointed to a crystal cover, beneath which a silken purse lay on a black velvet cushion.
There was no trace then of the horror which I had myself felt at this curt declaration; but his face showed rather the quiet and interested composure of the chemist who sees the crystals falling into position from his oversaturated solution.
I have no doubt, however, that we shall be able to obtain the characteristic reaction.” As he spoke, he threw into the vessel a few white crystals, and then added some drops of a transparent fluid.
Over it, in the stainless southwest sky, a great crystal-white star was shining like a lamp of guidance and promise.
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