crystallization

Meanings

• noun

  The process of forming a solid from a liquid or gaseous state, typically involving the formation of ice or minerals.

  - "The crystallization of water into ice is a natural process."
  - "The crystallization of silicon is a key step in semiconductor manufacturing."

• noun

  The formation of a solid material from a solution.

  - "The crystallization of sugar from syrup is a common process."
  - "The crystallization of salt from seawater is a natural phenomenon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crystallization
realization , frustration , cooperation

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Variants

List of all variants of crystallization that leads to same result
crystalize , crystalized , crystalizes , crystalizing , crystallizable , crystallization , crystallizations , crystallize , crystallized , crystallizer , crystallizers , crystallizes , crystallizing , water of crystallization

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'crystalliser' meaning 'to make clear, to clarify'.

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Trivia

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1. The crystallization of ice is an exothermic process, which means it releases heat.

2. The crystallization of diamonds occurs deep within the Earth under extreme pressure and temperature conditions.

3. The crystallization of sugar was once used as a test for purity, as impurities would prevent the sugar from crystallizing properly.

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Related Concepts

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1. precipitation: The process of forming a solid from a liquid or gaseous state, which includes crystallization.

2. mineralization: The process of forming minerals from inorganic compounds, which often involves crystallization.

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Culture

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In literature, crystallization is often used metaphorically to describe the solidification of ideas or emotions. In art, crystalline structures have been a popular subject for artists since the Renaissance. In music, the term 'crystallization' is used to describe the development of a musical idea over time.

How to Memorize "crystallization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a drop of water slowly turning into ice. Visualize the tiny crystals forming and growing larger.
   - Visualize a beaker of sugar syrup transforming into crystallized sugar.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crystallization' with 'clarity' or 'solidification'.
   - Associate the word with the process of making something clear or definite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crystals Clear' to remember the definition of crystallization.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Solidify Solutions' to remember the process of crystallization.

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