crystallisation
Definition
Noun: 1. The process of forming crystals: The physical or chemical process by which a solid substance forms a regular, repeating three-dimensional structure (a crystal) from a liquid, gas, or another solid state. 2. The act of becoming clear and definite: A figurative use meaning the process by which an idea, plan, or feeling becomes clear, definite, and fully formed in someone's mind.
Examples of Usage
- Literal meaning (forming crystals):
- The crystallisation of sugar from a supersaturated solution is a common science experiment.
- Slow cooling of magma promotes the crystallisation of large mineral grains.
- Figurative meaning (becoming clear):
- The discussion led to the crystallisation of our strategy for the upcoming project.
- Her experiences during the trip resulted in the crystallisation of her career goals.
Advanced Usage
- "Crystallisation point": The specific temperature or condition at which a substance begins to form crystals.
- The chemist carefully monitored the solution to determine its crystallisation point.
- "Crystallisation of thought": A common phrase describing the process of vague ideas becoming precise and structured.
- The long walk allowed for the crystallisation of his thoughts on the complex problem.
Variants and Related Words
- Crystallize (verb): To form crystals, or to make an idea or plan clear and definite.
- The honey began to crystallize in the jar.
- The meeting helped crystallize our objectives.
- Crystalline (adjective): Having the structure or clarity of a crystal; very clear.
- The lake had a crystalline clarity.
- Recrystallisation (noun): A purification technique where a substance is dissolved and then allowed to crystallize again.
- Recrystallisation is used to obtain a purer sample of the compound.
Synonyms
- Formation: (The process of being formed, especially of crystals).
- Solidification: (The process of becoming solid, which may involve crystallisation).
- Clarification: (The act of making something clear or understandable - for the figurative sense).
Related Phrases
- To bring something to crystallisation: To cause an idea or process to reach a clear, final form.
- The final piece of data brought the theory to crystallisation.
Noun
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the formation of crystals
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