- 1[countable] a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid ice/salt crystals
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- 2[uncountable, countable] a clear mineral, such as quartz, used in making jewelry and decorative objects a pair of crystal earrings
- 3[uncountable] glass of very high quality a crystal chandelier/vase Every table had been set with fine china and crystal.
- 4[countable] a piece of glass or plastic that covers the face of a watch see liquid crystal display
- 5= meth
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