Definitions

1. verb

to make or become partially or imperfectly crystallized, especially in the formation of a mineral.

“The geologist observed the process of semilating minerals in the rock sample.”

2. verb

to make or become partially or imperfectly developed or crystallized in a chemical reaction.

“The chemist studied the process of semilating a compound in a controlled environment.”

3. verb

to form or become partially or imperfectly developed or crystallized, especially in the context of a chemical reaction or the formation of minerals.

“The process of semilating the metal was crucial in the development of the new alloy.”