crystallized Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to take on a definite and clear shape
   crystallise; crystalise; crystalize; crystallize.
   
   • He tried to crystallize his thoughts
2. verb make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
   crystallise; illuminate; straighten out; elucidate; clear; clear up; crystallize; sort out; crystalise; shed light on; crystalize; enlighten.
   
   • Could you clarify these remarks?
   • Clear up the question of who is at fault
3. verb cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
   crystallise; crystalise; crystalize; crystallize.
   
   • crystallize minerals
4. verb assume crystalline form; become crystallized
   crystalise; effloresce; crystalize; crystallize.
   
5. adjective having become fixed and definite in form
   crystallised.
   
   • distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion"- Psychological Abstracts
6. adjective satellite having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
   crystalised.
   
   • quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized

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