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The 18 pages that link to Supersaturation, each with the reason it gives.
SolubilityCompared with: It exceeds the ordinary equilibrium limit and can trigger crystallization.
NucleationRelated: Greater supersaturation increases the thermodynamic drive for clusters to grow.
CondensationRelated: It supplies the thermodynamic drive for droplet growth beyond saturation.
Crystal growthRelated: It supplies the thermodynamic drive for particles to join a growing crystal.
Calcium oxalateRelated: Supersaturation drives calcium oxalate nucleation and crystal growth.
NephrolithiasisRelated: Urine supersaturation allows stone-forming compounds to crystallize.
StalagmiteRelated: Calcite precipitates when cave water becomes sufficiently supersaturated.