water of crystallization
The water present in the crystals of the salts of certain metalsThe water present in the crystals of the salts of certain metals; it is weakly bound by electrostatic forces and may normally be removed by heating.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The water present in the crystals of the salts of certain metals; it is weakly bound by electrostatic forces and may normally be removed by heating.
More definitions
- the water present in hydrated compounds
Synonyms
3 synonymswater of hydrationcrystallization water
Close in meaning
- the water present in hydrated compounds:water of crystallisationwater of hydration
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable