crystallisation
/ˌkrɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of forming crystals, for example when a liquid cools or a solution evaporates.
- The slow crystallisation of magma deep underground creates large mineral crystals.
- The crystallisation of honey happens when it gets cold and forms sugar crystals.
- In chemistry class, we observed the crystallisation of salt from water.
- The process of something becoming clear and definite, like an idea or plan taking shape.
- After weeks of discussion, the crystallisation of their business plan finally happened.
- The novel represents the crystallisation of the author's childhood memories.
- The crystallisation of her thoughts came during a long walk in the park.
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