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crystallization
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crys·tal·li·za·tion (krst-l-zshn)
n.
The formation of crystals or the assumption of a crystalline form.
crystal·lize (-lz) v.
crystallization
[kris′təlīzā′shən]
Etymology: Gk, krystallos, rock crystal
the production of crystals, either by cooling a liquid or gas to a solid state or by cooling a solution until the solute precipitates as a crystalline deposit. crystalize, v-.
crystallization,
n the production or formation of crystals, either by cooling a liquid or gas to a solid state or by cooling a solution until the solute precipitates as a crystalline deposit.


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