Definitions for crystallize
ˈkrɪs tlˌaɪzcrys·tal·lize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalizeverb

   cause to take on a definite and clear shape

   "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"

2. clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidateverb

   make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

   "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

3. crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystaliseverb

   cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

   "crystallize minerals"

4. crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresceverb

   assume crystalline form; become crystallized

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crystallizeverb

   To be converted into a crystal; to take on a crystalline form, through the action of crystallogenic or cohesive attraction; to precipitate from a solution in the form of crystals.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crystallizeverb

   to make something form into crystals

2. crystallizeverb

   to assume the form of a crystal

3. crystallizeverb

   to make something such as an idea more definite or precise

4. crystallizeverb

   to become more definite or precise

5. crystallizeverb

   to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Crystallizeverb

   To cause to congeal or concrete in crystals.

   Etymology: from crystal.

   If you dissolve copper in aqua fortis, or spirit of nitre, you may, by crystallizing the solution, obtain a goodly blue. Robert Boyle, Scept. Chym.

2. To Crystallizeverb

   To coagulate; congeal; concrete; or shoot into crystals.

   Recent urine will likewise crystallize by inspissation, and afford a salt neither acid nor alkaline. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crystallize

   Crystallization is the process by which solid forms, where the atoms or molecules are highly organized into a structure known as a crystal. Some ways by which crystals form are precipitating from a solution, freezing, or more rarely deposition directly from a gas. Attributes of the resulting crystal depend largely on factors such as temperature, air pressure, and in the case of liquid crystals, time of fluid evaporation. Crystallization occurs in two major steps. The first is nucleation, the appearance of a crystalline phase from either a supercooled liquid or a supersaturated solvent. The second step is known as crystal growth, which is the increase in the size of particles and leads to a crystal state. An important feature of this step is that loose particles form layers at the crystal's surface and lodge themselves into open inconsistencies such as pores, cracks, etc. The majority of minerals and organic molecules crystallize easily, and the resulting crystals are generally of good quality, i.e. without visible defects. However, larger biochemical particles, like proteins, are often difficult to crystallize. The ease with which molecules will crystallize strongly depends on the intensity of either atomic forces (in the case of mineral substances), intermolecular forces (organic and biochemical substances) or intramolecular forces (biochemical substances). Crystallization is also a chemical solid–liquid separation technique, in which mass transfer of a solute from the liquid solution to a pure solid crystalline phase occurs. In chemical engineering, crystallization occurs in a crystallizer. Crystallization is therefore related to precipitation, although the result is not amorphous or disordered, but a crystal.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crystallizeverb

   to cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form

2. Crystallizeverb

   to be converted into a crystal; to take on a crystalline form, through the action of crystallogenic or cohesive attraction

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. cristalliser. See Crystal.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of crystallize in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of crystallize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of crystallize in a Sentence

1. Jim Towey:

   I think the pope’s visit is going to crystallize the fact that there are only a couple of Republicans who are going to be able to appeal to Catholic voters.

2. Francois Delsarte:

   The object of art is to crystallize emotion into thought, and then fix it in form.

3. Steve Vladeck:

   It always struck me as more conservative aspiration than meaningful prediction that the confirmation of a Justice Gorsuch might hasten Justice Kennedy's retirement, if anything, having Judge Gorsuch on the court would only crystallize Justice Kennedy's vital role at the center of the court -- and make it that much more difficult for him to leave on terms that might lead to a fundamental shift in the court's ideological balance.

4. Neil Getnick:

   I expect that is just the beginning. Typically about six months in we'll see that matters will begin to crystallize, and at that point I would expect an uptick in enforcement cases.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=crystallize
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=crystallize
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crystallize
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=crystallize
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystallize
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crystallize