Definition of
crystalise has definitions from the fields of chemistry,crystallography
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[ verb ] (chemistry,crystallography) cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

Synonyms

crystallize crystallise crystalize

Examples

"crystallize minerals"

Related terms

change_integrity physics crystal crystallization quartz_glass crystal crystallize

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[ verb ] (crystallography) cause to take on a definite and clear shape

Synonyms

crystallize crystallise crystalize

Examples

"He tried to crystallize his thoughts"

Related terms

shape crystallization

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[ verb ] make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Synonyms

clarify illuminate shed_light_on sort_out crystallize clear elucidate enlighten crystallise crystalize straighten_out clear_up

Examples

: "Could you clarify these remarks?" "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

Related terms

confuse interpret clarify lucidity clarification

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[ verb ] (chemistry,crystallography) assume crystalline form; become crystallized

Synonyms

crystalize effloresce crystallize

Related terms

solidify devitrify crystal crystallization quartz_glass crystal

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