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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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"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

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

From Salon Mar. 25, 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

Emulsifiers are used in many processed foods to prevent separation and crystallization; in creamers, and in creamers, help the product dissolve in your coffee.

From Seattle Times May 2, 2024

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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