Biocrystallization
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The formation of crystals from organic macromolecules by living organisms. uncountable
"In spite of the fact that biocrystallization mechanisms themselves are still largely unknown, it is now recognized that they differ from classical crystal nucleation and growth."
Example
More examples"In spite of the fact that biocrystallization mechanisms themselves are still largely unknown, it is now recognized that they differ from classical crystal nucleation and growth."
Etymology
From bio- + crystallization.
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