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Definition of crystallization

crystallization

/ˌkrɪs.tə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: crystallisation)
crys · tal · li · za · tion
Plural:crystallizations
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Adjective:crystalline
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crystallization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The chemical or physical process by which a solid forms with its atoms or molecules organized into a highly structured crystal lattice from a solution, melt, or gas.

Example

"Slow cooling of the saturated solution encourages the crystallization of large, pure salt formations."

2

The process by which thoughts, ideas, or plans become definite, clear, and fixed in form.

Example

"The public debate led to the rapid crystallization of the committee's final policy recommendations."

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• Rhymes for crystallization

• Nearby Words

cryptology
crystal
crystalline
crystallization
crystallize
crystalware
cub

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the verb 'crystallize' plus the noun suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'krystallos', meaning 'clear ice' or 'rock crystal'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crystallization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crystallization
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