HeyRuaHow to say “crystallization” in Irish
- Irish:
- criostalú
- English:
- crystallization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- criostalaigh, to crystallize (ag criostalú, crystallizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIS-tuh-loo” /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- criostalaithe, an chriostalaithe (e.g. próiseas an chriostalaithe, the process of crystallization)
What does “criostalú” mean?
- crystallization
- The process of forming crystals or turning into crystals; the verbal noun of the verb criostalaigh.Also: crystallisation, crystallizing, forming crystals.
“Criostalú” as a verbal noun
After ag, criostalú means crystallizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb criostalaigh (to crystallize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Criostalú” with the article
Here is criostalú after the article (an t-alt).
“Criostalú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criostalú, 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 criostalú (pronounced “KRIS-tuh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce criostalú in Irish?
Criostalú is said like “KRIS-tuh-loo” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠəl̪ˠuː/).
Does criostalú have a plural?
No plural form is given for criostalú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does criostalú change to chriostalú or gcriostalú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criostalú becomes mo chriostalú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriostalú (eclipsis).
What is the related noun for a single crystal?
A crystal is criostal; criostalú is the process of forming crystals, from the verb criostalaigh.
