Cristaux (en. Crystals)

/kʁis.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A solid body whose molecules are arranged in an orderly manner.

Salt crystals are used in cooking to enhance flavors.

Les cristaux desel sont utilisés en cuisine pour rehausser les saveurs.

A mineral with a specific geometric shape and an ordered internal structure.

Quartz crystals are highly sought after by collectors.

Les cristaux de quartz sont très recherchés par les collectionneurs.

Products of crystallization in a liquid.

Snow is made up of ice crystals.

La neige est constituée de cristaux de glace.

From the Greek 'kristallos' meaning 'ice'.

rock crystals

Transparent minerals, often used in jewelry.

cristaux de roche

sugar crystals

Solid forms of sugar, used for decorating pastries.

cristaux de sucre

liquid crystals

Substances with properties intermediate between those of liquids and solids.

cristaux liquides

crystallization

The process by which a liquid transforms into a crystal.

cristallisation

crystalline

Having the structure of a crystal.

cristallin

crystalloid

A substance with a crystalline shape.

cristalloïde

Pseudonym for something precious or aesthetic.

This place is full of crystals, it's a real gem.

Cet endroit est plein de cristaux, c'est un vrai bijou.

Term used to describe brilliant or sparkling people, through their personality.

He is so clear in his thoughts, everything is evident with him.

Il est tellement cristallin dans ses pensées, tout est clair chez lui.