How Do You Spell CRYSTALLISER?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪstɐlˌa͡ɪzə] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "crystalliser" in British English is with the "-ise" suffix, while in American English, it's spelled with the "-ize" suffix. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈkrɪs.tə.laɪ.zər/ for American English and /ˈkrɪs.tə.laɪ.sər/ for British English. The word is derived from the noun "crystal" and the suffix "-er", meaning "one who performs an action". Therefore, a "crystalliser" is someone or something that causes a substance, such as sugar or salt, to form crystals.

CRYSTALLISER Meaning and Definition

1. A crystallizer, also known as a crystallizer unit, is a specialized device or system used in chemical and industrial processes to facilitate the formation of solid crystals from a liquid or a solution. The primary purpose of a crystallizer is to separate and purify desired compounds or substances through the process of crystallization.

   Crystallizers employ various techniques to induce crystal formation, typically by adjusting the temperature, pressure, concentration, or any combination of these parameters. Through controlled cooling or evaporation, the crystallizer promotes the supersaturation of the solution or liquid, forcing the solute molecules to come together and form solid crystals. These crystals can have many applications, ranging from pharmaceuticals and food production to chemical processing and mineral recovery.

   There are different types of crystallizers, including batch crystallizers, continuous crystallizers, and mixed-suspension mixed-product removal (MSMPR) crystallizers, each employing specific methods tailored to its intended industrial or chemical process. Some crystallizers may feature additional components such as heat exchangers, cooling coils, or agitators to enhance the crystallization process and maintain the desired conditions.

   Crystallizers play a crucial role in multiple industries, enabling the production of high-quality and pure crystals for further processing or direct utilization. These devices have significant applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing, sugar production, chemical engineering, and many other fields where the separation and purification of solids from liquids are essential processes.

2. He who or that which.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CRYSTALLISER

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Etymology of CRYSTALLISER

The word "crystalliser" comes from the noun "crystal", which originates from the Old French term "cristal", and ultimately from the Latin word "crystallum". "Cristal" was used to refer to quartz crystals, while "crystallum" derived from the Greek word "krýstallos" meaning "ice" or "rock crystal".

The suffix "-er" added to "crystal" forms the noun "crystalliser", which refers to a person or thing that crystallizes. The addition of the "-er" suffix is a common way to form agent nouns in English.

Plural form of CRYSTALLISER is CRYSTALLISERS