What does quartz mean?
A hard, colourless mineral, one of the most common forms of silicon dioxide, found in a wide range of colours and often used in watches and other timepieces. It is also used in electronics and optics.
Example
"The quartz crystal in the watch was replaced with a new one to improve its accuracy."
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