— recrystallization , n.
/ree kris"tl uyz'/ , v. , recrystallized, recrystallizing .
v.i.
1. to become crystallized again.
2. Metall. (of a metal) to acquire a new granular structure with new crystals because of plastic deformation, as when hot-worked.
v.t.
3. to crystallize again.
Also, esp. Brit., recrystallise .
[ 1790-1800; RE- + CRYSTALLIZE ]