crystallizations

Solids from solutions

Crystallizations are instances or processes of forming crystals—the solidification of dissolved or molten substances into ordered structures.

The word extends figuratively to ideas or plans taking definite form: The essay represents crystallizations of thoughts she'd been developing for years.

Something vague becomes clear and fixed, like salt emerging from evaporating water.

chemical

precipitate

Headlong and reckless

soluteSubstance absorbed by solvent
supersaturationExceeding dissolution equilibrium limits
nucleationInitial cluster formation

lattice · solidification · saturation · solution · salt · evaporation · cooling · purification · recrystallization · solvent

metaphorical

manifestation

Outward display of something

embodimentConcrete manifestation of idea
distillationPurification via vaporization
expressionConveyed thought or feeling

realization · coalescence · culmination · emergence · formation · articulation · clarification · synthesis · convergence · consolidation

geological

mineral

Naturally formed crystalline solid

quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
geodeCrystal-lined rock cavity
formationCreation or arrangement

cave · stalactite · deposit · growth · rock · gemstone · amethyst · calcite · inclusion · vein

sugar

candy

Sugary edible treats

fondantSmooth, moldable cake covering
fudgeCreamy cooked confection
honeyBees' viscous nectar product

syrup · confection · caramel · sucrose · coating · graining · praline · rock candy · glazing · supersaturated

Opposites

physical state change

crystallizationsdissolutions

Acts of formally ending

liquefactions · thawings · fusings · deliquescence · decompositions

abstract clarity/formation

crystallizationsdissolutions

Acts of formally ending

dispersals · dissipations · obscurations · confusions · fragmentations

conceptual clarity/formation

crystallizationsconfusions

States of mental disorder

muddlings · blurrings · obfuscations · dissipations · fragmentations

Family

crystallization

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