recrystallize

re·crys·tal·lize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ree-kris-tl-ahyz]
- /riˈkrɪs tlˌaɪz/
- /ˌriːˈkrɪstəlaɪz /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-kris-tl-ahyz]
- /riˈkrɪs tlˌaɪz/

Definitions of recrystallize word

verb without object recrystallize to become crystallized again. 1
verb without object recrystallize Metallurgy. (of a metal) to acquire a new granular structure with new crystals because of plastic deformation, as when hot-worked. 1
verb with object recrystallize to crystallize again. 1
verb recrystallize to dissolve and subsequently crystallize (a substance) from the solution, as in purifying chemical compounds, or (of a substance) to crystallize in this way 0
verb recrystallize to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a deformed metal forms a new set of undeformed crystal grains 0

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Origin of recrystallize

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; re- + crystallize

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Parts of speech for Recrystallize

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recrystallize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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