Definition

To form crystals again, often to purify a substance by removing impurities.

Example

The chemist decided to recrystallize the compound to improve its purity.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was reading about how to recrystallize sugar for my baking project.

That sounds interesting! How does it work?

You basically dissolve the sugar and let it recrystallize to get a purer form.

Cool! I might try that for my next dessert too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recrystallize → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "crystallize" (from Greek "kristallos", meaning ice or frozen). The word means to form crystals again, typically referring to the process of forming new crystal structures from a solution or melt.

Memory Tip

Think of forming crystals 'again' ('re-') from something that was once frozen or solid ('crystallize'). This helps you remember that 'recrystallize' means to create crystals anew.

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