crystalise Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
   crystallise; illuminate; straighten out; elucidate; clear; clear up; crystallize; sort out; shed light on; crystalize; enlighten.
   
   • Could you clarify these remarks?
   • Clear up the question of who is at fault
2. verb cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
   crystallise; crystalize; crystallize.
   
   • crystallize minerals
3. verb assume crystalline form; become crystallized
   effloresce; crystalize; crystallize.
   
4. verb cause to take on a definite and clear shape
   crystallise; crystalize; crystallize.
   
   • He tried to crystallize his thoughts

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