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Meaning of Ostwald ripening | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An observed phenomenon in solid solutions or liquid sols, where an inhomogeneous structure changes over time, i.e. small crystals or particles dissolve and redeposit onto larger crystals or particles.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Ostyak OSU Osuch Osugbo osumilite Osun

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