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crystallize
/kɹˈɪstəlˌaɪz/
crystalizecrystallisecrystaliseto crystallize
01
to turn into one or multiple crystals
Intransitive
Examples
Over time, the mineral-rich water in the cave started to crystallize, forming beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
1.1
to cause something to change into one or more crystals
Transitive: to crystallize a substance
Examples
The chemist used a precise process to crystallize the sugar from the solution, producing fine sugar crystals.
02
to bring clarity, organization, or structure to an idea, concept, or situation
Transitive: to crystallize an idea or concept
Examples
The intense brainstorming session helped crystallize our plans for the upcoming marketing campaign.
03
to become clear, definite, or understandable, often after a period of confusion or ambiguity
Intransitive
Examples
After hours of brainstorming, the team 's ideas began to crystallize, and they developed a clear vision for the project.
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