krystalizovaný

Krystalizovaný is a Czech term that translates to "crystallized" in English. It describes a state where a substance has formed into a solid structure composed of regularly arranged atoms or molecules, creating a crystal lattice. This process, known as crystallization, can occur in various materials, including minerals, salts, sugars, and even some metals.

In the context of minerals, krystalizovaný refers to a specimen that exhibits well-defined crystal faces and a distinct crystalline form. This indicates that the mineral solidified under conditions that allowed for orderly molecular arrangement. For sugars, krystalizovaný sugar is the common granulated form, where sucrose molecules have arranged themselves into tiny crystals. This is a result of a controlled crystallization process during sugar production.

The term can also be applied metaphorically to describe something that has become fixed, solidified, or clearly defined. For instance, a krystalizovaný idea might refer to a concept that has been thoroughly developed and is no longer vague. However, the primary and most common usage of krystalizovaný pertains to the physical state of matter forming crystals.