recrystallize

recrystallize

(riːˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz) or

recrystallise

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. (Metallurgy) to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a deformed metal forms a new set of undeformed crystal grains

reˌcrystalliˈzation, reˌcrystalliˈsation n

re•crys•tal•lize

(riˈkrɪs tlˌaɪz)

v. -lized, -liz•ing. v.i.

1. to become crystallized again.

v.t.

2. to crystallize again.

[1790–1800]

re•crys`tal•li•za′tion, n.

recrystallize

Past participle: recrystallized
Gerund: recrystallizing

Imperative

recrystallize

recrystallize