piezoelectric crystal
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piezoelectric crystal
(paɪˌiːzəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk)n
(General Physics) a crystal, such as quartz, that produces a potential difference across its opposite faces when under mechanical stress. See also piezoelectric effect
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Noun | 1. | piezoelectric crystal - a crystal that can be used as a transducer crystal - a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices |
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