recrystallize

[ ree-kris-tl-ahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, re·crys·tal·lized, re·crys·tal·liz·ing.

1. to become crystallized again.
2. Metallurgy. (of a metal) to acquire a new granular structure with new crystals because of plastic deformation, as when hot-worked.

verb (used with object)

, re·crys·tal·lized, re·crys·tal·liz·ing.

1. to crystallize again.

recrystallize

/ riːˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. chem to dissolve and subsequently crystallize (a substance) from the solution, as in purifying chemical compounds, or (of a substance) to crystallize in this way
2. to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a deformed metal forms a new set of undeformed crystal grains

Derived Forms

• reˌcrystalliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• re·crystal·li·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of recrystallize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; re- + crystallize

Example Sentences

From 11 to 17 gigapascals and about 800° to 900° C, the olivine recrystallized into thin layers containing new wadsleyite and smaller olivine grains.

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Ice cream contains tiny ice crystals that grow bigger when natural temperature fluctuations in the freezer cause them to melt and recrystallize.

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They are dissolved by strong hydrochloric acid, and recrystallize as octahedra upon addition of ammonia.

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In some cases it was necessary to dissolve in hot HCl again and to recrystallize.

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Many limestones are rich in aragonite, but this in course of time tends to recrystallize as calcite.

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In the latter case anamorphism is necessary to recrystallize the carbon into the form of graphite.

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I never had any recrystallize after once having been treated to the water bath; and the flavor of the honey was in no way injured.

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