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crystalize

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crys·tal·ize  (krst-lz)
v.
Variant of crystallize.
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Verb1.crystalize - make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
crystalise, crystallise, shed light on, sort out, crystallize, elucidate, illuminate, enlighten, straighten out, clear up, clear
clarify, clear up, elucidate - make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death"
2.crystalize - cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals"
crystalise, crystallise, crystallize
natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
change integrity - change in physical make-up
3.crystalize - assume crystalline form; become crystallized
effloresce, crystalise, crystallize
solidify - become solid; "The metal solidified when it cooled"
devitrify - become crystalline
4.crystalize - cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
crystallize, crystallise, crystalise
shape, form - give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"


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