crystallize

Other forms: crystallized; crystallizing; crystallizes

Definitions of crystallize
  1. verb
    cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
    “crystallize minerals”
    synonyms: crystalise, crystalize, crystallise
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    type of:
    change integrity
    change in physical make-up
  2. verb
    assume crystalline form; become crystallized
    synonyms: crystalise, crystalize, effloresce
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    types:
    devitrify
    become crystalline
    type of:
    solidify
    become solid
  3. verb
    cause to take on a definite and clear shape
    “He tried to crystallize his thoughts”
    synonyms: crystalise, crystalize, crystallise
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    type of:
    form, shape
    give shape or form to
  4. verb
    make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
    synonyms: clear, clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, shed light on, sort out, straighten out
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    type of:
    clarify, clear up, elucidate
    make clear and (more) comprehensible
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