crystallization

/ˌkrɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of forming crystals from a liquid, gas, or solution.
    • In the lab, we studied the crystallization of sugar under different temperatures.
    • The crystallization of salt from seawater is a slow natural process.
    • The formation of snowflakes is a beautiful example of crystallization.
  2. The process of becoming clear and definite in form or idea.
    • The novel's plot reached its crystallization in the final chapter.
    • Her thoughts underwent a gradual crystallization as she wrote her essay.
    • The crystallization of the company's mission took several months of meetings.
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