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quartz crystal

/kwɔːrts ˈkrɪstəl/

Tradução: Forma cristalina do dióxido de silício (SiO₂) com propriedades piezoelétricas, usada em eletrônica, relógios e osciladores para medição precisa de tempo e controle de frequência.

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/kwɔːrts ˈkrɪstəl/C1formalscientific
  • ptForma cristalina do dióxido de silício (SiO₂) com propriedades piezoelétricas, usada em eletrônica, relógios e osciladores para medição precisa de tempo e controle de frequência.

A crystalline form of silicon dioxide (SiO₂) that is piezoelectric and often used in electronics, watches, and oscillators for precise timekeeping and frequency control.

  1. Mineral form of silicon dioxideB2formal

    A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, often used in electronics and jewelry.

    ptForma mineral do dióxido de silício

    • Quartz crystal is commonly used in watches for accurate timekeeping.
    • The geologist found a large quartz crystal in the cave.
    • Many electronic devices rely on quartz crystal oscillators.
  2. Piezoelectric materialC1formal

    A type of crystal that generates an electric charge when mechanical stress is applied, used in sensors and oscillators.

    ptCristal piezoelétrico

    • Quartz crystal oscillators are essential for stable frequency generation.
    • The sensor uses a quartz crystal to detect pressure changes.
    • Engineers tested the quartz crystal's piezoelectric properties.