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crystallization

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[kris-tl-uh-zay-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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A cuirass from 2010’s crystallization collection—a 3-D-printed polyamide using selective laser sintering—is part ammonite, part “Alien,” beautiful and terrifying.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 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 you do notice crystallization, try painting down the sides of your pan with water.

From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2025

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

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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