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quartz

🇬🇧 UK/kwɒ:ts/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A hard, abundant mineral composed of silicon dioxide, found in many rocks and used in making glass and electronics

石英

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
quartzother
=quartz

Common Collocations

  • 1.quartz crystal石英晶体
  • 2.quartz watch石英表
  • 3.rose quartz玫瑰石英
  • 4.quartz countertop石英台面

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The geologist found a large deposit of quartz crystal embedded in the granite.

  • 2.

    Quartz is widely used in the electronics industry due to its precise oscillation properties.

  • 3.

    She chose a quartz countertop for her kitchen because of its durability and elegant appearance.

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