Definitions for crystallization
crys·tal·liza·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. crystallization, crystallisation, crystallizingnoun

   the formation of crystals

2. crystal, crystallizationnoun

   a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces

3. crystallizationnoun

   a mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. crystallizationnoun

   The act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized.

2. crystallizationnoun

   The body formed by crystallizing; as, silver on precipitation forms arborescent crystallizations.

3. crystallizationnoun

   The formation of a solid from a solution, melt, vapour or from a different solid phase

4. crystallizationnoun

   The process or the result of becoming more definite or precise.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crystallizationnoun

   Congelation into crystals.

   Etymology: from crystallize.

   Such a combination of saline particles as resembles the form of a crystal, variously modified, according to the nature and texture of the salts. The method is by dissolving any saline body in water, and filtering it, to evaporate, ’till a film appear at the top, and then let it stand to shoot; and this it does by that attractive force which is in all bodies, and particularly in salt, by reason of its solidity: whereby, when the menstruum or fluid, in which such particles flow, is sated enough or evaporated, so that the saline particles are within each other’s attractive powers, they draw one another more than they are drawn by the fluid, then will they run into crystals. And this is peculiar to those, that let them be ever so much divided and reduced into minute particles, yet, when they are formed into crystals, they each of them reassume their proper shapes; so that one might as easily divest them of their saltness, as of their figure. This being an immutable and perpetual law, by knowing the figure of the crystals, we may understand what the texture of the particles ought to be, which can form those crystals; and, on the other hand, by knowing the texture of the particles, may be determined the figure of the crystals. John Quincy.

   2. The mass formed by congelation or concretion.

   All natural metallick and mineral crystallizations were effected by the water, which first brought the particles, whereof each consists, out from amongst the matter of the strata. John Woodward, Natural History, p. i.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crystallization

   Crystallization is the process by which solid forms, where the atoms or molecules are highly organized into a structure known as a crystal. Some ways by which crystals form are precipitating from a solution, freezing, or more rarely deposition directly from a gas. Attributes of the resulting crystal depend largely on factors such as temperature, air pressure, and in the case of liquid crystals, time of fluid evaporation. Crystallization occurs in two major steps. The first is nucleation, the appearance of a crystalline phase from either a supercooled liquid or a supersaturated solvent. The second step is known as crystal growth, which is the increase in the size of particles and leads to a crystal state. An important feature of this step is that loose particles form layers at the crystal's surface and lodge themselves into open inconsistencies such as pores, cracks, etc. The majority of minerals and organic molecules crystallize easily, and the resulting crystals are generally of good quality, i.e. without visible defects. However, larger biochemical particles, like proteins, are often difficult to crystallize. The ease with which molecules will crystallize strongly depends on the intensity of either atomic forces (in the case of mineral substances), intermolecular forces (organic and biochemical substances) or intramolecular forces (biochemical substances). Crystallization is also a chemical solid–liquid separation technique, in which mass transfer of a solute from the liquid solution to a pure solid crystalline phase occurs. In chemical engineering, crystallization occurs in a crystallizer. Crystallization is therefore related to precipitation, although the result is not amorphous or disordered, but a crystal.

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1. crystallization

   Crystallization is a process in which a solid forms from a solution or a gas where the atoms or molecules assemble in a well-defined, organized manner to create a crystal lattice structure. This process can occur naturally through geological processes or artificially in laboratory conditions. Crystallization can also be used to purify substances, like in the production of chemical compounds, pharmaceuticals, or sugar.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. Crystallizationnoun

   the act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized

2. Crystallizationnoun

   the body formed by crystallizing; as, silver on precipitation forms arborescent crystallizations

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. cristallization.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.5 / 10 votes

1. Crystallization

   Crystallization is the process of formation of solid crystals precipitating from a solution, melt or more rarely deposited directly from a gas. Crystallization is also a chemical solid–liquid separation technique, in which mass transfer of a solute from the liquid solution to a pure solid crystalline phase occurs. In chemical engineering crystallization occurs in a crystallizer. Crystallization is therefore an aspect of precipitation, obtained through a variation of the solubility conditions of the solute in the solvent, as compared to precipitation due to chemical reaction.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. Crystallization

   The formation of crystalline substances from solutions or melts. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

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1. crystallization

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of crystallization in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of crystallization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of crystallization in a Sentence

1. Ken Farley:

   The delta, with its diverse sedimentary rocks, contrasts beautifully with the igneous rocks -- formed from crystallization of magma -- discovered on the crater floor, this juxtaposition provides us with a rich understanding of the geologic history after the crater formed and a diverse sample suite. For example, we found a sandstone that carries grains and rock fragments created far from Jezero Crater.

2. Mariana Fulger:

   You have to go through successive diluting and crystallization to find your true light.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=crystallization
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crystallization
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=crystallization
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystallization
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystallization
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=crystallization