Recrystallization
/ˌriːˌkrɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A technique for the purification of chemical compounds in which the compound is dissolved in a solvent and slowly cooled to form crystals.
Sentence Examples
Recrystallization is a process used to purify solid substances.
The scientist observed the slow recrystallization of the sample.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the compound produced purer crystals with a more uniform structure.