ice vs crystal

ice and crystal both are nouns.

ice is a verb but crystal is not a verb.

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

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

ice: water frozen in the solid state
crystal: a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

ice (noun)	crystal (noun)
a rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating	a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant	glassware made of quartz
a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)	a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes	a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
the frozen part of a body of water	a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
diamonds	colorless glass made of almost pure silica
water frozen in the solid state

ice (verb)	crystal (verb)
put ice on or put on ice
cause to become ice or icy
decorate with frosting

Difference between ice and crystal

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