👉 In the context of chemistry, concrescence refers to the formation of a precipitate from a solution when it is heated. This process can be observed in aqueous solutions where dissolved substances are mixed with water to form a solution, and then heated until the solid particles dissolve and settle at the bottom. The term "concrescence" comes from the Latin word "concreto", which means "solid stone". It refers to the formation of a precipitate (a solid) when a liquid