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crystallization

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[kris-tl-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌkrɪs tl əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of crystallizing.

  2. a crystallized body or formation.


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Etymology

Origin of crystallization

First recorded in 1655–65; crystall- + -ization

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Together, the experiments allowed the scientists to follow crystallization under carefully controlled conditions of intense heat and pressure.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

"We have developed an integrated approach that simultaneously addresses crystallization regulation and interface stabilization," said Dr. Xiuhong Sun, co-first author of the study.

From Science Daily Mar. 1, 2026

Instead, they emerge after large clusters of tau proteins begin to gather in solution, a process that resembles polymer crystallization.

From Science Daily Nov. 15, 2025

Additionally, adding a small amount of acid, like cream of tartar or a few drops of lemon juice, directly into the sugar solution can help control crystallization.

From Salon Mar. 25, 2025

If we were lucky, the damage to the myoglobin molecules which prevented crystallization would be averted by immediately freezing the exracehorse’s heart.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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