crystallisation
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which a substance forms solid crystals as it cools or a solution evaporates.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Slow _____ produced unusually large, clear crystals in the sample."
Answer: crystallisation
In your own words, what does "crystallisation" mean?
The process by which a substance forms solid crystals as it cools or a solution evaporates.
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