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recrystallize
[ ree-kris-tl-ahyz ]
verb (used without object)
, re·crys·tal·lized, re·crys·tal·liz·ing.
- to become crystallized again.
- 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.
- to crystallize again.
recrystallize
/ riːˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz /
verb
- 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
- to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a deformed metal forms a new set of undeformed crystal grains
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Derived Forms
- reˌcrystalliˈzation, noun
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Other Words From
- re·crystal·li·zation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of recrystallize1
First recorded in 1790–1800; re- + crystallize
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Example Sentences
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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