Crystaled: meaning, definitions and examples

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crystaled

 

[ ˈkrɪstəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific term

Crystaled is the past tense of the verb 'crystalize', which describes the process of forming crystals or a crystalline structure. This term is often used in chemistry and material science to denote how certain substances solidify into a well-defined structure. Crystallization can occur through various processes, including cooling a solution or evaporating solvent. It plays a crucial role in fields such as pharmaceuticals, where crystal forms affect the stability of drug compounds.

Synonyms

crystallized, formed, solidified.

Examples of usage

  • The sugar crystallized in the bottom of the jar.
  • After cooling, the solution crystaled beautifully.
  • The minerals in the cave crystaled over time.
  • Salts in the water began to crystalize as it evaporated.

Translations

Translations of the word "crystaled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cristalizado

🇮🇳 क्रिस्टलाइज्ड

🇩🇪 kristallisiert

🇮🇩 kristalisasi

🇺🇦 кристалізований

🇵🇱 skryształowiony

🇯🇵 結晶化された

🇫🇷 cristallisé

🇪🇸 cristalizado

🇹🇷 kristalleşmiş

🇰🇷 결정화된

🇸🇦 مُتَبلور

🇨🇿 krystalizovaný

🇸🇰 krystalizovaný

🇨🇳 结晶的

🇸🇮 kristaliziran

🇮🇸 kristallaður

🇰🇿 кристалданған

🇬🇪 კრისტალიზებული

🇦🇿 kristallaşmış

🇲🇽 cristalizado

Etymology

The term 'crystallize' is derived from the Greek word 'kristallos', which means 'frozen' or 'icy'. In the early 17th century, natural philosophers began to use the term to describe how certain substances take on a definite shape when they solidify. By the 19th century, with advancements in chemistry, the use of the term was formalized to describe the specific process of forming crystals. As scientists explored the properties of various materials, the understanding of crystallization expanded, leading to its significant role in both natural phenomena and industrial applications. The past tense 'crystaled' follows regular English conjugation patterns, showcasing the evolution of scientific language as it adapts to expanding knowledge.