Crystallization Meaning
/ˌkɹɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized.
nounThe body formed by crystallizing.
Sentence Examples
He extracted salt from seawater through crystallization.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The process of ____ turned the liquid honey into a grainy substance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He extracted salt from seawater through ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English crystal Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ization English crystallization From crystal + -ization.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The process of ____ turned the liquid honey into a grainy substance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He extracted salt from seawater through ____.