recrystallization

CEFRB2

/ˌriːˌkrɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A process that forms purer crystals from a dissolved substance.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The growth of grain fragments in an alloy, especially when it is worked by cold rolling.

Examples

  • Recrystallization is a process used to purify solid substances.

  • The scientist observed the slow recrystallization of the sample.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The process of existing grains in metamorphic rocks changing size.

  2. A technique for the purification of chemical compounds in which the compound is dissolved in a solvent and slowly cooled to form crystals.

More examples

In context

  • We purified the compound using a standard recrystallization method.

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Question 1 · Quick check

In the laboratory, the metal was heated then cooled slowly to allow blank of the solid.

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Origin

noun

From re- + crystallization.