Crystallisation (Noun)
Meaning
The formation of crystals.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The slow cooling of the magma allowed for the crystallisation of large, well-formed crystals of quartz.
- The process of crystallisation occurred as the hot solution was cooled and the dissolved substances began to solidify.
- The scientist carefully controlled the conditions to induce crystallisation in the supersaturated solution.
- The formation of crystals through crystallisation is an important step in the production of many pharmaceuticals.
- In geology, crystallisation is a key process that shapes the formation of rocks and minerals over millions of years.