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recrystallize

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recrystallize, recrystallise [riːˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz]
vb
1. (Chemistry) Chem to dissolve and subsequently crystallize (a substance) from the solution, as in purifying chemical compounds, or (of a substance) to crystallize in this way
2. (Engineering / Metallurgy) to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a deformed metal forms a new set of undeformed crystal grains
recrystallization , recrystallisation n


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In this case, the original specimen probably was cooled rapidly (quenched) after melting, so that it either did not recrystallize or only did so partially.
in any diagenetic setting certain minerals or types of grains exist that dissolve, form, or recrystallize preferentially over others.
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