quartz
/kwɔːts/ · /kwɔːrts/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5779 in the learning path
石英
Definitions
n. a hard mineral common in rocks and used in electronics
石英
Example
She found a piece of quartz beside the stream.
她在小溪旁发现了一块石英。
Quartz crystals are used in electronic devices because their regular vibrations enable highly accurate time measurement.
石英晶体被用于电子设备，因为其规律的振动能实现高度精确的时间测量。
Collocations
- quartz crystal
- quartz watch
- rose quartz
Usage tip
通常不可数；一块石英用 a piece of quartz。
FAQ
- What does quartz mean?
- a hard mineral common in rocks and used in electronics
- How is quartz pronounced?
- UK /kwɔːts/, US /kwɔːrts/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
