crystalized

crys·tal·lize also crys·tal·ize  (krst-lz)

v. crys·tal·lized also crys·tal·ized, crys·tal·liz·ing also crys·tal·iz·ing, crys·tal·liz·es also crys·tal·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To cause to form crystals or assume a crystalline structure.

2. To give a definite, precise, and usually permanent form to: The scientists finally crystallized their ideas about the role of the protein.

3. To coat with crystals, as of sugar.

v.intr.

1. To assume a crystalline form.

2. To take on a definite, precise, and usually permanent form.

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crystal·liza·ble adj.

crystal·li·zation (-l-zshn) n.

crystal·lizer n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

crystalized - (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar crystalised, glace, candied preserved - prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use