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crystallize - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'crystallize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Crystallize [ v. i.]
- To be converted into a crystal; to take on a crystalline form, through the action of crystallogenic or cohesive attraction.
2 . Crystallize [ v. t.]
- To cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form.

Meaning of 'crystallize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . crystallize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Example in sentence:
  • Clear up the question of who is at fault;
  • Could you clarify these remarks?
Meaning (2):
- cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
Example in sentence:
  • crystallize minerals
Meaning (3):
- cause to take on a definite and clear shape
Example in sentence:
  • He tried to crystallize his thoughts