water of crystallization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The water present in the crystals of the salts of certain metals; it is weakly bound by electrostatic forces and may normally be removed by heating.

Pronunciation

en-au-water of crystallization.ogg

Word forms

water of crystallization water of crystallisation

Synonyms

crystallization water water of hydration
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