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Qtz

Qtz is the abbreviation of quartz.

Meaning of quartz

Noun

quartz (countable and uncountable, plural quartzes)

  1. The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO₂. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.
    • The telescope and collimator have each an object-glass consisting of a single lens of quartz 1½ inch diameter and a focal length of 18½ inches for the sodium yellow light, but not more than 16 inches for the highest rays measured.1883, George Downing Liveing, James Dewar, “On the Ultra-Violet Spectra of the Elements”, in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, volume 174, Barrison and Sons, part I, page 188
  2. (slang, uncountable) Crystal meth: methamphetamine hydrochloride.

Questions about Qtz

What is Qtz the abbreviation of?
Qtz is the abbreviation of quartz.

Words near Qtz in the dictionary

  1. qtrs
  2. Qtrs.
  3. qts
  4. Qts.
  5. qty
  6. Qtz
  7. qu
  8. Qu'Appelle
  9. Qu'ran
  10. qu-
  11. qu.

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