crystallization
/,kristəlai'zeiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The process of forming crystals: The physical or chemical process by which atoms, molecules, or ions arrange themselves into a highly ordered, repeating structure, known as a crystal.
- A mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete: The process by which an idea, plan, or concept becomes clear, definite, and well-defined in the mind, analogous to the formation of a crystal.
- A rock formed by solidification: A solid substance, often a mineral, that has formed through the process of crystallization and possesses a regular internal structure and often external plane faces.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The crystallization of salt from seawater is a common example of this process.
- After hours of discussion, the crystallization of our strategy was a relief to the entire team.
- The geologist showed us a beautiful quartz crystallization found in the cave.
Advanced Usage
- "To undergo crystallization": To experience the process of becoming crystalline or clearly defined.
- The solution was left to cool slowly so the solute could undergo crystallization.
- "A moment of crystallization": A point in time when a vague idea becomes sharply clear and definite.
- Reading that article provided the moment of crystallization for my thesis argument.
Variants and Related Words
- Crystallize (verb): To form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite.
- The sugar will crystallize if you heat the syrup too much.
- We need to crystallize our goals before the meeting.
- Crystalline (adjective): Having the structure and form of a crystal; clear and transparent.
- The lake had a crystalline clarity.
- Recrystallization (noun): A process of purifying a substance by dissolving it and then allowing it to crystallize again.
Synonyms
- Solidification: The process of becoming solid.
- Clarification: The action of making a concept or situation clear and understood.
- Formation: The process of being formed or coming into existence.
Related Phrases
- Crystallization point: The specific temperature or condition at which a substance begins to form crystals.
- The chemist carefully monitored the solution to identify its crystallization point.
- Crystallization of thought: The process by which thinking becomes organized and precise.
- The meditation retreat led to a profound crystallization of thought for her.
Related Idioms
- To crystallize into something: To develop into a definite and clear form.
- Their initial fears eventually crystallized into a solid plan of action.
Noun
- a mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation
- a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
- the formation of crystals