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crystallize

B2 Topic:Actions & Processes
US /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/
Freq #77217

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    To make an idea, plan, or feeling clear and definite, or to become clear in this way.

    The discussion helped crystallize my ideas for the project.

  2. 2
    verb

    To form crystals, or to make a substance form crystals.

    The sugar solution crystallized as it slowly cooled.

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Synonyms
2 verb · to form crystals, or to... crystalisecrystalize
Word family
Forms crystallisedcrystallizedcrystallizescrystallizing
Derived forms cocrystallizecrystallisationcrystallizabilitycrystallizablecrystallizationcrystallizerdecrystallizenanocrystallizenoncrystallizingrecrystallizeuncrystallize
Related forms crystalline

Etymology

From crystal + -ize.

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Actions & Processes

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