crystallization

American  

[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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Other Word Forms

• postcrystallization adjective

Etymology

Origin of crystallization

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

Example Sentences

"This technology overcomes the longstanding scaling bottleneck caused by size effects through the combination of induced crystallization and buried interface restoration," said Prof. Shuping Pang.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

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 you do notice crystallization, try painting down the sides of your pan with water.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025

This work was primarily co-sponsored by DOE's Office of Science for ligand synthesis, lanthanide complexation studies, crystallization processes, spectroscopic analyses and simulation efforts.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2024

But my subsequent attempts at crystallization were no more successful than John’s.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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