supersaturation
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The operation of supersaturating, or the state of being supersaturated.
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Hinds, 1999, p.288 With sufficiently high supersaturation and no suitable surfaces, particles may condense in the absence of a pre-existing surface, known as homogeneous nucleation.
On reaching supersaturation, the source solidifies and grows outward from the nanocluster.
Supersaturation promotes their combination (as does inhibition.) 2. Continued deposition at the renal papillae leads to growth of the kidney stones. 3. Kidney stones grow and collect debris.
Supersaturation is likely the underlying cause of uric acid and cystine stones, but calcium-based stones (especially calcium oxalate stones) may have a more complex etiology.
Supersaturation may occur.
Supersaturation of the urine with respect to a calculogenic compound is pH-dependent.