crystallize

also crys·tal·ize (krĭs'tə-līz')

v., -lized, also -ized, -liz·ing, -iz·ing, -liz·es, -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.

crystallizable crys'tal·liz'a·ble adj.
crystallization crys'tal·li·za'tion (-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
crystallizer crys'tal·liz'er n.

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IN BRIEF: To take on or give a definite form. Also: To form a solid substance with a repeating arrangement of its atoms.

Sometimes my thoughts will crystallize as I talk about my ideas with someone else.

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or crystallise

to form, or cause to form, crystals, e.g. by slowly removing solvent from a solution to make a solute form one or more crystals.

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For a list of words related to crystallize, see:

• Fabrication and Manufacturing Processes - crystallize: (vb) form crystals by evaporation
• Cooking Techniques - crystallize: (vb) coat with sugar
• Knowledge and Understanding - crystallize: give one’s thoughts a definite form

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