Definitions of crystallize
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cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form“crystallize minerals”
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synonyms:
crystalise, crystalize, crystallise
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type of:
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change integrity
change in physical make-up
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change integrity
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assume crystalline form; become crystallized
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synonyms:
crystalise, crystalize, effloresce
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cause to take on a definite and clear shape“He tried to crystallize his thoughts”
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synonyms:
crystalise, crystalize, crystallise
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make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
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synonyms:
clear, clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, shed light on, sort out, straighten out
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