crystallize

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.

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crystallize, crystalize or -ise

Verb

[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised

1. to make or become definite

2. to form into crystals

3. to preserve (fruit) in sugar

crystallization
crystalization
-isation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	crystallize - cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" crystallise, crystalise, crystalize shape, form - give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
	2.	crystallize - make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, shed light on, sort out, elucidate, illuminate, enlighten, straighten out, clear up, clear clarify, clear up, elucidate - make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death"
	3.	crystallize - cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" crystalise, crystalize, crystallise natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" change integrity - change in physical make-up
	4.	crystallize - assume crystalline form; become crystallized effloresce, crystalise, crystalize solidify - become solid; "The metal solidified when it cooled" devitrify - become crystalline

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crystallize

verb harden, solidify, coalesce, form crystals

Translations

crystallize [ˈkrɪstəlaɪz] vt (fig) → cristalizar

vi → cristalizarse;

crystallized fruits → frutas fpl escarchadas

crystallize [ˈkrɪstəlaɪz] vt → cristalliser

vi → (se) cristalliser;

crystallized fruits (Brit) → fruits confits

crystallize [ˈkrɪstəlaɪz] crystal vt (opinion, thoughts) → (feste) Form geben +dat

vi (sugar etc) → kristallisieren;

crystallized fruits crystal (Brit) → kandierte Früchte pl

crystallize [ˈkrɪstəlaɪz] vi → cristallizzarsi

vt (fig) → concretizzare, concretare;

crystallized fruits (BRIT) → frutta candita