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

Examples of quartz in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An adjacent dining area connects to the gourmet kitchen, which is furnished with quartz countertops, an expansive eat-in island and top-tier stainless appliances. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 But by the 1950s, clocks with improved batteries and oscillating quartz crystal resonators began to replace consumer electric clocks that synchronized with the power grid. IEEE Spectrum, 29 Feb. 2024 Features include an impressive kitchen anchored by a large central island covered in Taj Mahal quartz countertops. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Other features include 10-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, walk-in closets, custom wood plank flooring with carpeted bedrooms, LED lighting and stainless steel appliances. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2024 Three types of diamonds—white, yellow and brown—are common in the region, as are gems like quartz, agate, garnet, amethyst and jasper, among others. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2024 The new facility offers such therapies as the Stairway to Heaven Massage with essential oils, a weighted blanket and rose quartz; the Smooth as Tennessee Whiskey Body Treatment; and the Rockstar High CBD Treatment. Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2024 The beach is known for its soft quartz sand and Sunday night drum circles. Brittany Anas, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 Watchmakers were plentiful for many generations, but the influx of quartz timepieces in the 1970s saw the global talent pool plummet. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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