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crystallize

DEFINITIONS OF: crystallize

1

v cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

“crystallize minerals”
Synonyms:
crystalise, crystalize, crystallise
Type of:
change integrity
change in physical make-up

v assume crystalline form; become crystallized

Synonyms:
crystalise, crystalize, effloresce
Types:
devitrify
become crystalline
Type of:
solidify
become solid

v cause to take on a definite and clear shape

“He tried to crystallize his thoughts”
Synonyms:
crystalise, crystalize, crystallise
Type of:
form, shape
give shape or form to

v 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
Type of:
clarify, clear up, elucidate
make clear and (more) comprehensible
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