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| 1. | [ verb ] (crystallography) cause to take on a definite and clear shape | |
| Synonyms: | crystalize crystallise crystalise | |
| Examples: | "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" |
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| Related terms: | shape crystallization | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear | |
| Synonyms: | clarify illuminate shed_light_on sort_out clear elucidate crystalise straighten_out crystallise crystalize enlighten clear_up | |
| Examples: | : "Could you clarify these remarks?" "Clear up the question of who is at fault" |
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| Related terms: | confuse interpret clarify lucidity clarification | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (chemistry,crystallography) cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form | |
| Synonyms: | crystalize crystallise crystalise | |
| Examples: | "crystallize minerals" |
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| Related terms: | change_integrity physics crystal crystallization crystal quartz_glass | |
| 4. | [ verb ] (chemistry,crystallography) assume crystalline form; become crystallized | |
| Synonyms: | effloresce crystalise crystalize | |
| Related terms: | solidify devitrify crystal crystallization quartz_glass crystal | |
| Similar spelling: |
crystallized crystalize crystalized crystallite crystallise crystalline crystallised crystalise crystallizing crystalised crystal_ball crystal_violet crystal_set crystal_tea Cristaldi crystal_clear crustal_plate crystal_gazing Chrystal crestfallen Crustacea crosstalk |
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