¥Crystallization: forming a crystalline solid by
decreasing its solubility as a result
of cooling the solution, evaporating the solvent, or
adding a solvent in which
the solid is less soluble such
that solid crystals form.
mineral aquamarine
Crystals of insulin grown in space let scientists determine the vital
enzyme's structure and linkages with much higher resolution than Earth-grown
crystals.
¥Extraction: removing a substance from a solid or liquid
mixture by adding a solvent in
which the substance is more
soluble.