Crystallization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010454",
  "term": "Crystallization",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which a solid forms, where atoms or molecules are highly organized into a structure known as a crystal. In the atmosphere, it describes the phase transition of water from a liquid or vapor state to a solid ice state, forming ice crystals in clouds. This process releases latent heat, which can warm the surrounding air and affect cloud dynamics and precipitation formation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/crystallization/"
}