crystallize
[ kris-tl-ahyz ]
/ ˈkrɪs tlˌaɪz /
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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.
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crystallize
crystalize, crystallise or crystalise
/ (ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz) /
verb
to form or cause to form crystals; assume or cause to assume a crystalline form or structure
to coat or become coated with sugarcrystallized fruit
to give a definite form or expression to (an idea, argument, etc) or (of an idea, argument, etc) to assume a recognizable or definite form
Derived forms of crystallize
crystallizable, crystalizable, crystallisable or crystalisable, adjectivecrystallizability, crystalizability, crystallisability or crystalisability, nouncrystallization, crystalization, crystallisation or crystalisation, nouncrystallizer, crystalizer, crystalliser or crystaliser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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