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crystallization

crys·tal·li·zation

US/ˌkɹɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the formation of crystals

Synonyms
2.
3.

a mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation

Origin

From crystal + -ization.

Phrases

  • fractional crystallization
  • water of crystallization

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