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 Definitions of crystallize  [ˈkrɪs tlˌaɪz]  

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Definition of 'crystallize' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) crystallize
to form into crystals; cause to assume crystalline form.

2.  crystallize
to give definite or concrete form to:
to crystallize an idea.

3.  crystallize
to coat with sugar.

4. (v.i.) crystallize
to form crystals; become crystalline in form.

5.  crystallize
to assume definite or concrete form.

Etymology:  (1590–1600)

Definition of 'crystallize' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
cause to take on a definite and clear shape
"He tried to crystallize his thoughts"

2. (verb) clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
"Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

3. (verb) crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
"crystallize minerals"

4. (verb) crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce
assume crystalline form; become crystallized


Definition of 'crystallize' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) crystallize
to cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form

2. (verb) crystallize
to be converted into a crystal; to take on a crystalline form, through the action of crystallogenic or cohesive attraction



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