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crystallization noun

  /ˌkɹ̠ɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • The act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized.
  • The body formed by crystallizing.
  • The formation of a solid from a solution, melt, vapour or from a different solid phase
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crystal noun

  /ˈkɹɪstəl/
  • (countable) A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
  • (countable) A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
  • (uncountable) A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
  • The glass over the dial of a watch case.
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crystallize verb

  /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/
  • (transitive, chemistry, physics) To make something form into crystals.
  • (intransitive) To assume a crystalline form.
  • (intransitive) To take a definite form.
  • (transitive) To coat something with crystals, especially with sugar.
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crystallized

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