Crystallize meaning

What does “crystallize” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“crystallize” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: cause to take on a definite and clear shape.

crystallize

cause to take on a definite and clear shape
“He tried to crystallize his thoughts”
Synonymscrystallise crystalise crystalize
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
“Could you clarify these remarks?”
“Clear up the question of who is at fault”
Synonymsclear clear up shed light on crystallise crystalize crystalise straighten out sort out
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
“crystallize minerals”
Synonymscrystallise crystalize crystalise
assume crystalline form; become crystallized
Synonymscrystalize crystalise effloresce

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University