quartz

noun

1
: a mineral consisting of silicon dioxide occurring in colorless and transparent or colored hexagonal crystals or in crystalline masses
2
: a quartz crystal that when placed in an electric field oscillates at a constant frequency and is used to control devices which require precise regulation
a quartz watch
quartzose adjective

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Black-on-black cabinetry and speckled quartz countertops captivate beneath a dual sky light, along with a host of high-end appliances for whipping up meals. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024 In October, the rover came across a field of brilliant white cantaloupe-size rocks, which the vehicle’s instruments confirmed as pure quartz, Farley said. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 Notable features: hardwood floors, quartz countertops, soaking tub, open floor plan, large walk-in closets and sleek cabinetry. Alexis Clinton, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 Based in Brookfield, Connecticut, the company makes photomasks — quartz plate containing microscopic images of electronic circuits, used in manufacturing semiconductor chips. John Dorfman, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quartz 

Word History

Etymology

German Quarz

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quartz was circa 1631

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“Quartz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quartz. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

quartz

noun
: a common mineral consisting of silicon dioxide that is often found in the form of colorless transparent crystals but is sometimes (as in amethysts, agates, and jaspers) brightly colored

Medical Definition

quartz

noun
: a mineral SiO2 consisting of a silica that occurs in colorless and transparent or colored hexagonal crystals and also in crystalline masses

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