HeyRuaHow to say “crystallization” in Irish
- Irish:
- criostalúchán
- English:
- crystallization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIS-tuh-loo-khawn” /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəl̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- criostalúcháin, an chriostalúcháin (e.g. próiseas an chriostalúcháin, the process of crystallization)
What does “criostalúchán” mean?
- crystallization
- The process of forming crystals; it is the verbal noun of the verb criostalaigh, to crystallize.Also: crystallisation, crystallizing, crystal formation.
“Criostalúchán” with the article
Here is criostalúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Criostalúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criostalúchán, the Irish word for crystallization.
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Crystallization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crystallization?
The Irish for crystallization is criostalúchán (pronounced “KRIS-tuh-loo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce criostalúchán in Irish?
Criostalúchán is said like “KRIS-tuh-loo-khawn” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəl̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does criostalúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for criostalúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does criostalúchán change to chriostalúchán or gcriostalúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criostalúchán becomes mo chriostalúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriostalúchán (eclipsis).
What is the related verb and noun?
The verb is criostalaigh, to crystallize, and the basic noun is criostal, a crystal; criostalúchán is the process.
