| 单词 | topaz |
| 释义 | topaz (once / 5952 pages) n Topaz is yellow quartz, and you may have seen it in your grandmother's beaded jewelry. Topaz can mean a type of mineral that is found in many different colors. It can also specifically mean yellow quartz that is also called imperial topaz, common topaz, or false topaz. Topaz is often used in necklaces, earrings, and other types of jewelry. Chances are you've seen a woman wearing topaz at some point. This type of topaz is common and not as precious as some other types of gems such as emeralds or rubies. Still, most would consider topaz pretty. WORD FAMILYtopaz: topazes USAGE EXAMPLESOfficer Topaz Proctor responded, and Kristin yelled at him on the doorstep. Washington Post(Dec 04, 2016) The pups- named Crystal, Potch and Topaz -spent four to six months in rehabilitation. Washington Times(Oct 28, 2016) A blue topaz stone, thought to be the largest-ever, is to go on permanent loan to the Natural History Museum in London. BBC(Sep 27, 2016) 1n a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone Hyper mineral solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition transparent gema gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion 2n a yellow quartz Syn|Hyper common topaz, false topaz quartz a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities 3n a light brown the color of topaz Syn|Hyper tan light brown a brown that is light but unsaturated |
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