Phrase Hound found 93 phrases and 47 compound words that contain crystal. The most common are listed below. Open crystal in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 93
- crystal clearCompletely clear (in various senses).
- crystal ballA globe of glass or crystal that is used to foretell the future.
- liquid crystalA phase of matter similar to a liquid, in which the molecules are arranged regularly in one or two dimensions.
- rock crystalA clear, colorless form of the silica-based mineral quartz.
- crystal setAn early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface.
- crystal systemAny of the seven distinct symmetry classifications of crystals: cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, triclinic and trigonal.
- Crystal Structure
- Kingdom of CrystalA geographical area in southern Sweden, traditionally known for its glassmaking industry.
- single crystalA material formed from by the growth of a crystal nucleus without secondary nucleation or impingement on other crystals; a regular three-dimensional structure extends throughout the material
- Crystal RiverThe name of several rivers in the United States.
- lead crystalglass that contains at least 24% lead oxide (PbO).
- liquid crystal displayA display device that uses liquid crystals to control luminance of each pixel or pattern.
- Crystal BayA census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States.
- Crystal CityA city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States.
- Crystal CreekA locality in the Tweed council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia.
- Crystal FallsA community in West Nipissing, Ontario, Canada.
- crystal classAny of 32 possible classes of crystals, arising from the 32 possible combinations of symmetry operations.
- crystal healingThe practice of using the supposed therapeutic effects of crystals to cure illness.
- crystal latticeA regular three-dimensional geometric arrangement of atoms, molecules or ions in a crystal
- seed crystalA small crystal from which a larger crystal of the same substance is grown
- crystal habitThe characteristic external shape of an individual crystal or crystal group.
- Crystal PalaceAn area mainly in the borough of Bromley, south-east Greater London, England, named after the "palace" that was moved there after being erected for The Great Exhibition of 1851 (OS grid ref TQ3471).
- crystal classesplural of crystal class: Any of 32 possible classes of crystals, arising from the 32 possible combinations of symmetry operations.
- crystal radioSynonym of crystal set: An early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface.
- crystal setsplural of crystal set: An early radio receiver, having no electrical power supply except the radio waves themselves; it used a crystal of lead or cadmium sulphide and a wire (the cat's whisker) touching the crystal's surface.
Compound words 47
- crystallizeTo make something form into crystals.
- crystalloidAny substance that can be crystallized from solution; a water-soluble crystalline substance that can diffuse through a semipermeable membrane, as opposed to a colloid which cannot.
- crystalwareItems, especially tableware, made from crystal.
- CrystalliaA female given name of rare usage.
- crystalledHaving a crystal or crystals.
- CrystallinaA female given name of rare usage.
- crystalleryThe manufacture of crystal.
- crystallyLike or as a crystal.
- biocrystalA crystal produced by biological means.
- crystalliferousContaining or producing crystals