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What is another word for Crystallization? – 167 Crystallization Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    solidification formation development growth creation establishment organization structuring shaping coalescence consolidation unification integration amalgamation merge fusion blending mixing congealment gelation jellification petrification vitrification rigidification stabilization fixation settlement clarification purification refinement maturation perfection completion fulfillment actualization realization manifestation materialization precipitation deposition sedimentation crystallizing crystal formation

    Meaning of Crystallization

    The process of forming crystals or a crystal lattice structure, or the process of becoming clearer or more defined.

    Definitions

    • The process by which a solid forms from a solution or liquid, typically in the form of crystals.
    • * The process of becoming clearer or more defined, such as an idea or concept.
    • * A process in which something, such as an idea or a feeling, becomes more definite or concrete.

    Etymology of Crystallization

    The word "crystallization" comes from the Old French "cristal", which is derived from the Latin "crystallum", meaning "ice" or "rock crystal".
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of forming crystals, and later expanded to include figurative meanings related to the clarification or definition of ideas or concepts.

    Example Uses

    • The crystallization of sugar from a solution is a common process in the food industry.
    • * The idea went through a process of crystallization, becoming clearer and more defined over time.
    • * The crystallization of public opinion on the issue led to a significant shift in policy.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dissolution disintegration breakdown decomposition fragmentation dispersal scattering dissipation evaporation vaporization liquefaction melting softening loosening weakening destruction demolition deterioration degeneration confusion obscurity ambiguity vagueness uncertainty haziness murkiness cloudiness fogginess

    Related Nouns

    crystal solution liquid solid lattice structure formation development growth process phase transition change transformation purification refinement clarification stabilization fixation settlement precipitation deposition sedimentation mineral rock stone gem jewel

    Related Verbs

    crystallize solidify form develop grow create establish organize structure shape coalesce consolidate unify integrate amalgamate merge fuse blend mix congeal gel jellify petrify vitrify rigidify stabilize fix settle clarify purify refine mature perfect complete fulfill actualize realize manifest materialize

    Related Adjectives

    crystalline solid liquid clear definite concrete specific precise sharp distinct vivid detailed refined purified clarified stabilized fixed settled mature perfect complete fulfilled actualized realized manifest materialized crystal crystallized crystallizing