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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.
The cooling lava gradually began to crystallize, creating volcanic rocks with distinct crystal structures.
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.
By heating and then slowly cooling the solution, the scientist was able to crystallize the substance.
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.
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
Examples
After hours of brainstorming, the team 's ideas began to crystallize, and they developed a clear vision for the project.
As the discussion progressed, her thoughts on the matter started to crystallize, leading to a more focused and coherent argument.
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