ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CRYSTAL
Old English cristalla, from Latin crystallum, from Greek krustallos ice, crystal, from krustainein to freeze.
10 QUOTES WITH «CRYSTAL»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
crystal.
Nature is more like a seesaw than a crystal, a never-ending conga line of bold moves and corrections.
You just look at the world, and you see things unraveling, and you say, 'I wonder what we ought to do?' Things are seldom crystal clear.
The genesis of a poem for me is usually a cluster of words. The only good metaphor I can think of is a scientific one: dipping a thread into a supersaturated solution to induce crystal formation. I don't think I solve problems in my poetry; I think I uncover the problems.
Why should I apologize because God throws in crystal chandeliers, mahogany floors, and the best construction in the world?
Derek Harold Richard Barton
X-Ray crystallography is nowadays an accurate and rapid method of determining conformation in the crystal lattice, which conformation usually corresponds to the preferred conformation in solution.
That we find a crystal or a poppy beautiful means that we are less alone, that we are more deeply inserted into existence than the course of a single life would lead us to believe.
In Mexico we have a trick - add a crystal of salt to the kettle and the tea tastes better, almost English. But after four pots, your kettle's broken.
Elementary considerations led me to the conclusion that a medium, composed of layers of different dielectric constants, must behave as a uniaxial crystal if it is assumed that the layer thicknesses are only a fraction of a wave-length.
I'm the kind of person who would have liked to have lived at the Plaza. I love crystal chandeliers and gold leaf, velvets and mirrors, Oriental rugs and marble.
Entrepreneurs, because they need money, they are willing to share their crystal ball with someone like me. That's the best thing ever.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRYSTAL»
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crystal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
crystal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Crystals and
Crystal Growing
Experiments and problems to be done by the non-specialist to aid in his understanding of crystals
Alan Holden, Phylis Morrison, 1982
2
Language and the Internet
A revealing insight into the language of the Internet, looking at e-mail, chat, the Web, instant messaging and blogging.
A glittering and sexy story of passion and betrayal and one woman's search for true love. Crystal is beautiful, talented and ambitious. All her life she has dreamed of making it as a singer.
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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic
Also included in this classic guide: -A 16-page full-color insert, new with this edition -Birthstone and jewelry magic lore -Tables listing both planetary and elementary rulers of stones, magical intentions, and magical substitutions
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Crystal Therapy: How to Heal and Empower Your Life with ...
This book is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners, and it focuses on crystals that are easily obtainable.
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Mineralogical Applications of
Crystal Field Theory
The second edition of this classic book provides an updated look at crystal field theory and its applications.
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Crystal Clear: Vintage American
Crystal Sets,
Crystal ...
Crystal Set Differences, Details, And Dilemmas Crystal Sets Photographs
Dimensions for case or base = length. This section discusses some noteworthy
features and variations of versions of several factory-made crystal sets. It also
provides ...
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Water
Crystal Healing: Music and Images to Restore Your ...
In this unique collection, Dr. Emoto presents music that he has found through his research to be beneficial for common physical and emotional imbalances.
Describes what crystal meth is and the effects on the body and mind.
Looks at the reasons languages fall into disuse and often become extinct.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRYSTAL»
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crystal is used in the context of the following news items.
Crystal Palace set to confirm £10m signing of Yohan Cabaye from …
Crystal Palace are confident of confirming the club record signing of Yohan Cabaye from Paris Saint-Germain before the weekend after the ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
The next big amenity for Houston master-planned communities …
It looks like something straight out of a Caribbean beach vacation brochure: crystal blue waters rimmed by white sand and palm trees. In reality ... «Houston Business Journal, Jul 15»
Crystal Amber ramps up its campaign against Grainger
Activist hedge fund Crystal Amber has stepped up its campaign against Grainger, Britain's biggest listed residential landlord, calling on it to ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
James And Crystal Driggers Arrested For Child Neglect, Friends …
South Carolina police have arrested James and Crystal Driggers for making their teen daughter live in the woods as punishment for eating a ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
'I would go to West Ham or Crystal Palace' £15million striker should …
If I didn't get the answers I would possibly go to West Ham or Crystal Palace or whichever club he gets offered. But you would have to ask for ... «London24, Jul 15»
Controller at car dealership charged with stealing, police say
Crystal Smalls of Massapequa was arrested Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in connection with the theft of more than $50,000 from a car dealership ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
Crystal Amber to strike conciliatory tone with Pinewood
Activist investor Crystal Amber is on Wednesday expected to say it is optimistic it can work with management at Pinewood to boost profits at the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Everton make £8m transfer move for Scott Dann — but Crystal …
Toffees boss Roberto Martinez has been tracking Dann since the end of the season and now the Goodison club have submitted a formal offer. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
3 (cooling) getaways for this weekend, from Crystal Mountain wines …
Get a lungful of fresh alpine air and an eyeful of Mount Rainier from the top of the Crystal Mountain gondola. There's a wine festival at Crystal ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
Puppy skinned alive, left to die in Crystal River
The couple just moved into a house with their five kids along Chameleon Point in Crystal River. On Sunday they found Tank dead in the ... «Bay News 9, Jul 15»
