crystallize
[kris-tl-ahyz]
verb (used with object), crys·tal·lized, crys·tal·liz·ing.
to form into crystals; cause to assume crystalline form.
to give definite or concrete form to: to crystallize an idea.
to coat with sugar.
verb (used without object), crys·tal·lized, crys·tal·liz·ing.
to form crystals; become crystalline in form.
to assume definite or concrete form.
Also especially British, crys·tal·lise.
Origin of crystallize
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Contemporary Examples of crystallize
For years, I wondered who had signed up for all of the slots, and eventually a character started to crystallize in my imagination.
But with anger about cuts starting to crystallize, that might change.
And principles will not crystallize without debate—and certainly not by Monday.
Historical Examples of crystallize
It is difficult to crystallize and hard to obtain in pure condition.
An Elementary Study of ChemistryWilliam McPherson
To speak of it would, however, seem to crystallize his feeling into a complaint.
Mistress AnneTemple Bailey
Love will crystallize that Chinese legend into reality—for you and for Phil.
A Man of Two CountriesAlice Harriman
To "sugar off" is to boil the sirup until it is thick enough to crystallize into sugar.
Being a BoyCharles Dudley Warner
Nor does he seem to crystallize into anything except sunburn.
The Cruise of the SnarkJack London
crystallize
crystalize, crystallise or crystalise
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