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crystal
A solid body whose atoms or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating lattice structure. Crystals often have smooth, flat surfaces and a geometric shape.
In der Höhle fanden sie riesige, funkelnde Kristalle.
In the cave, they found huge, sparkling crystals.
crystal glass
A type of very clear, high-quality glass that is often used for drinking glasses, bowls, or decorative objects. It is also referred to as lead crystal.
Zum Anstoßen holte sie die teuren Kristallgläser aus der Vitrine.
For the toast, she took the expensive crystal glasses out of the display cabinet.
crystal meth
A colloquial term for the synthetic drug crystal meth (methamphetamine).
Die Polizei fand bei der Razzia eine größere Menge Kristall.
During the raid, the police found a large quantity of crystal meth.
The adjective 'kristallklar' (crystal clear) is derived from the word 'Kristall' (crystal). It literally means 'clear like a crystal' and is often used to express that something is very transparent or very easy to understand.
Das Wasser in dem Bergsee war kristallklar.
The water in the mountain lake was crystal clear.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Kristall' (crystal) from the context. If it is about geology or chemistry, the mineral is meant. In connection with glasses or vases, it means high-quality glass. In police reports or reports about drug crime, it stands for the drug.
In diesem Gestein findet man kleine Kristalle.
Small crystals can be found in this rock.
In its mineral meaning, 'Kristall' (crystal) is often combined with other nouns to form new words. Common examples are 'Bergkristall' (rock crystal), 'Salzkristall' (salt crystal), and 'Eiskristall' (ice crystal).
Im Winter bildeten sich wunderschöne Eiskristalle an der Fensterscheibe.
In winter, beautiful ice crystals formed on the windowpane.
The use of 'Kristall' (crystal) for the drug crystal meth is colloquial and limited to a specific context. It is found mainly in the media, among the police, or in the drug scene.
Die Ermittler warnten vor der zunehmenden Verbreitung von Kristall in der Region.
Investigators warned about the increasing spread of crystal meth in the region.
