crystallized

[kris-tl-ahyz] Origin

crys·tal·lize

[kris-tl-ahyz] verb, crys·tal·lized, crys·tal·liz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to form into crystals; cause to assume crystalline form.
2.
to give definite or concrete form to: to crystallize an idea.
3.
to coat with sugar.
verb (used without object)
4.
to form crystals; become crystalline in form.
5.
to assume definite or concrete form.

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Crystallized is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Also, especially British, crys·tal·lise.


Origin:
1590–1600; crystall- + -ize

crys·tal·liz·a·bil·i·ty, noun
crys·tal·liz·a·ble, adjective
crys·tal·liz·er, noun
non·crys·tal·liz·a·ble, adjective
non·crys·tal·lized, adjective
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non·crys·tal·liz·ing, adjective
un·crys·tal·liz·a·ble, adjective
un·crys·tal·lized, adjective
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crystallized
c.1600, pp. adj. from crystallize. Of fruit, etc., from 1875.
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