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quartz
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˈkwaɾtsu/quart·zo
Definition
1A 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