Czochralski process

English

Etymology

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

Proper noun

the Czochralski process

1. (inorganic chemistry) A method of crystal growth used to obtain single crystals of semiconductors, metals, salts, and synthetic gemstones.

   Coordinate term: Kyropoulos method

Synonyms

• Czochralski method, Czochralski technique