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Crystallize
/kɹˈɪstəlˌaɪz/
/ˈkɹɪstəˌɫaɪz/
crystalizecrystallisecrystaliseto crystallize
01
to turn into one or multiple crystals
Intransitive
Example
The gel slowly crystallized, forming a solid structure.
Under the right conditions, the melted wax will crystallize as it solidifies, forming a decorative pattern on the candle.
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
Example
The process of freezing helped crystallize the water into beautiful frost patterns on the window.
The jeweler used specific conditions to crystallize minerals into gemstones.
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
Example
Through collaboration and feedback, the playwright crystallized the storyline of the play.
The artist 's sketches gradually crystallized into a cohesive concept for the mural.
After weeks of research, the scientist finally crystallized his hypothesis into a series of testable predictions.
03
to become clear, definite, or understandable, often after a period of confusion or ambiguity
Intransitive
Example
After hours of brainstorming, the team 's ideas began to crystallize, and they developed a clear vision for the project.
As he reflected on his past experiences, his priorities started to crystallize, and he realized what truly mattered to him.
As the discussion progressed, her thoughts on the matter started to crystallize, leading to a more focused and coherent argument.
Example
The gel slowly crystallized, forming a solid structure.
Under the right conditions, the melted wax will crystallize as it solidifies, forming a decorative pattern on the candle.
Over time, the mineral-rich water in the cave started to crystallize, forming beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
The cooling lava gradually began to crystallize, creating volcanic rocks with distinct crystal structures.
The geologist studied the rocks to understand how minerals had crystallized over millions of years.
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