Quartz

noun

/kwɔːts/

Word Frequency: 5.3

Definitions

1.nounThe most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO2. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

Synonyms

lechatelierite crystal quartz glass vitreous silica sericite adularia diorite felsite monzonite dolerite chert silica

Rhymes With

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