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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. Source: Internet

On reaching supersaturation, the source solidifies and grows outward from the nanocluster. Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

Supersaturation may occur. Source: Internet

Supersaturation of the urine with respect to a calculogenic compound is pH-dependent. Source: Internet

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