Czochralski process

proper noun

A method of crystal growth used to obtain single crystals of semiconductors, metals, salts, and synthetic gemstones.

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Czochralski methodCzochralski technique
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Meanings

proper nounthe Czochralski process
  1. chemistryA method of crystal growth used to obtain single crystals of semiconductors, metals, salts, and synthetic gemstones.

    Synonyms: Czochralski method, Czochralski technique

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA method of crystal growth used to obtain single crystals of semiconductors, metals, salts, and synthetic gemstones.

Similar
Czochralski methodCzochralski technique
Also see
czochralski methodczochralski technique

Origin

After its inventor, Polish chemist Jan Czochralski (1885-1953).

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