Crystallization

Crys`tal`li`za´tion Pronunciation: krĭs`tal`lĭ`zā´shŭn

n.	1.	(Chem. & Min.) The act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized; the formation of crystals.
	2.	The body formed by crystallizing; as, silver on precipitation forms arborescent crystallizations.

Noun	1.	crystallization - the formation of crystals Synonyms: crystallisation, crystallizing
	2.	crystallization - a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces Synonyms: crystal
	3.	crystallization - a mental synthesis that becomes fixed or concrete by a process resembling crystal formation