crys·tal·ize  (krĭs'tə-līz')  v. Variant of crystallize. |
| crys·tal·lize also crys·tal·ize (krĭs'tə-līz') v. crys·tal·lized also crys·tal·ized, crys·tal·liz·ing also crys·tal·iz·ing, crys·tal·liz·es also crys·tal·iz·es v. tr.
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| crystalize | |
verb | |
| 1. | make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" |
| 2. | cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" [syn: crystallize] |
| 3. | assume crystalline form; become crystallized [syn: crystallize] |
| 4. | cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" [syn: crystallize] |