crystal vs solid

solid vs crystal

crystal and solid both are nouns.

crystal is not an adjective while solid is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crystal	Yes	No	No	No
solid	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, solid is a hypernym of crystal; that is, solid is a word with a broader meaning than crystal:

crystal: a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
solid: matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

crystal (noun)	solid (noun)
a protective cover that protects the face of a watch	a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume
glassware made of quartz	the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices	matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
colorless glass made of almost pure silica

crystal (adjective)	solid (adjective)
	of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
	entirely of one substance with no holes inside
	having length, breadth and thickness
	characterized by good substantial quality
	not soft or yielding to pressure
	of one substance or character throughout
	impenetrable for the eye
	meriting respect or esteem
	of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
	financially dependable
	of good quality and condition; solidly built
	uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
	acting together as a single undiversified whole
	providing abundant nourishment
	of the same color throughout

Difference between crystal and solid

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