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Definition of Crystallize
1. Verb. Cause to take on a definite and clear shape. "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
Exact synonyms: Crystalise, Crystalize, Crystallise
Generic synonyms: Form, Shape
Derivative terms: Crystallization
Generic synonyms: Form, Shape
Derivative terms: Crystallization
2. Verb. Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear. "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
Exact synonyms: Clear, Clear Up, Crystalise, Crystalize, Crystallise, Elucidate, Enlighten, Illuminate, Shed Light On, Sort Out, Straighten Out
Generic synonyms: Clarify, Clear Up, Elucidate
Derivative terms: Elucidation, Elucidation, Elucidative, Lucidity, Lucidity, Illumination
Generic synonyms: Clarify, Clear Up, Elucidate
Derivative terms: Elucidation, Elucidation, Elucidative, Lucidity, Lucidity, Illumination
3. Verb. Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form. "Crystallize minerals"
Exact synonyms: Crystalise, Crystalize, Crystallise
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Change Integrity
Causes: Crystalise, Crystalize, Effloresce
Derivative terms: Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystallisation, Crystal, Crystal, Crystallization, Crystallization, Crystallizing
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Change Integrity
Causes: Crystalise, Crystalize, Effloresce
Derivative terms: Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystallisation, Crystal, Crystal, Crystallization, Crystallization, Crystallizing
4. Verb. Assume crystalline form; become crystallized.
Exact synonyms: Crystalise, Crystalize, Effloresce
Generic synonyms: Solidify
Specialized synonyms: Devitrify
Derivative terms: Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystallization, Crystallization, Crystallizing
Generic synonyms: Solidify
Specialized synonyms: Devitrify
Derivative terms: Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, Crystallization, Crystallization, Crystallizing
Definition of Crystallize
1. v. t. To cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form.
2. v. i. To be converted into a crystal; to take on a crystalline form, through the action of crystallogenic or cohesive attraction.
Definition of Crystallize
1. Verb. (transitive chemistry physics) to make something form into crystals ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) to assume the form of a crystal ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) to make something such as an idea more definite or precise ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) to become more definite or precise ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Crystallize
1. [v -LIZED, -LIZING, -LIZES]