cryptocrystallization
/ˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˌkrɪstəlʌɪˈzeɪʃn/ /ˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˌkrɪst(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃn/(also cryptocrystallisation) Mineralogy and Chemistry
noun
Crystallization resulting in the formation of a cryptocrystalline solid.
Origin
Late 19th century. From crypto- + crystallization. Compare earlier cryptocrystalline.