How Do You Spell RECRYSTALLIZE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkɹˈɪstəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "Recrystallize" is spelled as /riːˈkrɪstəlaɪz/. The first syllable "re-" indicates repetition or again, followed by "crystal" indicating a solid form with regular atomic structure, and "ize" indicating the action of converting or transforming into a crystal form. Therefore, the word basically means the process of forming or transforming a solid form into a crystal structure again. The IPA phonetic transcription helps us understand the correct pronunciation of this important scientific term.

RECRYSTALLIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Recrystallize is a verb that refers to the process of purifying or transforming a substance into a crystalline form by forming new solid crystals. This process involves dissolving a solid substance, typically a chemical compound, in a liquid solvent and then allowing it to cool slowly or through evaporation, causing the formation of new crystals with improved purity and structure.

   When a solid substance is initially formed, it may contain impurities or have an irregular crystalline structure. Recrystallization helps to eliminate these impurities and generate a more uniform and pure product. This purification technique is commonly employed in chemistry laboratories and industrial processes to obtain highly pure compounds.

   The process of recrystallization involves several steps. Firstly, the solid substance is dissolved in a suitable solvent, often heated to increase solubility. Then, the resulting solution is allowed to cool slowly or be evaporated, leading to crystallization. The formation of new crystals ensures that any impurities are left behind in the solution or filtered out during the process. Through selective solubility, only the desired compound will crystallize, while impurities remain in the liquid or are removed during filtration.

   Recrystallization is an essential technique in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, chemical analysis, and materials science, as it allows for the production of high-quality crystals with improved purity, uniformity, and structural integrity.

Common Misspellings for RECRYSTALLIZE

• recrysallize
• Recristallize
• recrysallise
• recristallise

Etymology of RECRYSTALLIZE

The word "recrystallize" is derived from the combination of two Latin roots: "re-" which means "again" or "back" and "crystallize" which comes from the Latin word "crystallus" meaning "crystal".

The term "crystallize" itself originated from the Greek word "krystallos", which referred to ice or rock crystal. In the early 17th century, "crystallize" came to be associated with the process of forming crystals from a liquid or a solid state.

By adding the prefix "re-" to "crystallize", the word "recrystallize" was created, representing the act of forming crystals again. In a scientific context, it specifically refers to the process of dissolving a substance in a solvent and allowing it to crystallize again, often with the aim of obtaining a purer product.

Similar spelling word for RECRYSTALLIZE

• recrystallise.

Conjugate verb Recrystallize

CONDITIONAL

I would recrystallize

you would recrystallize

he/she/it would recrystallize

we would recrystallize

they would recrystallize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be recrystallizing

you would be recrystallizing

he/she/it would be recrystallizing

we would be recrystallizing

they would be recrystallizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have recrystallize

you would have recrystallize

he/she/it would have recrystallize

we would have recrystallize

they would have recrystallize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been recrystallizing

you would have been recrystallizing

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we would have been recrystallizing

they would have been recrystallizing

FUTURE

I will recrystallize

you will recrystallize

he/she/it will recrystallize

we will recrystallize

they will recrystallize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be recrystallizing

you will be recrystallizing

he/she/it will be recrystallizing

we will be recrystallizing

they will be recrystallizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have recrystallized

you will have recrystallized

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we will have recrystallized

they will have recrystallized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been recrystallizing

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he/she/it will have been recrystallizing

we will have been recrystallizing

they will have been recrystallizing

IMPERATIVE

you recrystallize

we let´s recrystallize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to recrystallize

PAST

I recrystallized

you recrystallized

he/she/it recrystallized

we recrystallized

they recrystallized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was recrystallizing

you were recrystallizing

he/she/it was recrystallizing

we were recrystallizing

they were recrystallizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

recrystallized

PAST PERFECT

I had recrystallized

you had recrystallized

he/she/it had recrystallized

we had recrystallized

they had recrystallized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been recrystallizing

you had been recrystallizing

he/she/it had been recrystallizing

we had been recrystallizing

they had been recrystallizing

PRESENT

I recrystallize

you recrystallize

he/she/it recrystallizes

we recrystallize

they recrystallize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am recrystallizing

you are recrystallizing

he/she/it is recrystallizing

we are recrystallizing

they are recrystallizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

recrystallizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have recrystallized

you have recrystallized

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we have recrystallized

they have recrystallized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been recrystallizing

you have been recrystallizing

he/she/it has been recrystallizing

we have been recrystallizing

they have been recrystallizing