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quartz

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˈkwaɾtsu/quart·zo

Definition

1

A common mineral composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂), crystallized in the trigonal system, very hard and resistant to weathering.

Usage examples

Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust.
The wristwatch uses a quartz crystal to keep time accurately.

Common combinations

quartz crystalrose quartzsmoky quartzquartz watch