crystalize in English dictionary

  • crystalize

    Meanings and definitions of "crystalize"

    • (transitive) To cause something to form crystals
    • (transitive) To coat something with crystals, especially of sugar
    • (transitive) To give something a definite or precise form
    • (intransitive) To assume a crystalline form
    • (intransitive) To take a definite form
    • verb
      (rare)
      Alternative spelling of [i]crystallize[/i]
    • cause to form crystals
    • coat with crystals
    • assume a crystalline form
    • take a definite form
    • verb
      assume crystalline form; become crystallized
    • verb
      cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals"
    • verb
      cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
    • verb
      make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

    Synonyms of "crystalize" in English dictionary

    form, solidify, shape are the top synonyms of "crystalize" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of crystalize

    • crystalize ( third-person singular simple present crystalizes, present participle crystalizing, simple past and past participle crystalized)
    • crystalize (third-person singular simple present crystalizes, present participle crystalizing, simple past and past participle crystalized)

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