crystallization (n.)

"process by which molecules of a substance in liquid or vapor form unite and become solid, 1660s, noun of action from crystallize. Figurative use is attested by 1842.

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crystallize (v.)

1590s, "convert into crystal;" 1660s "form into crystals;" from crystal + -ize. Intransitive sense of "be converted into crystals" is from 1640s. Figurative use, of opinions, love, etc., that are at first indeterminate, "assume a definite form and fixity," is from 1660s. Related: Crystallized; crystallizing.

crystallisation (n.)

chiefly British English spelling of crystallization; for spelling, see -ize.

recrystallization (n.)

"process of crystallizing again," 1782, from re- "again" + crystallization or else a noun formed to go with recrystallize.

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Definitions of crystallization

crystallization (n.)

the formation of crystals;

Synonyms: crystallisation / crystallizing

crystallization (n.)

a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces;

Synonyms: crystal

crystallization (n.)

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

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