Definition of crystalize - WordReference.com Dictionary

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crystalize
A	verb
	1	crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
			cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
		Category Tree: change; alter; modify ╚shape; form ╚crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
	2	crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce
			assume crystalline form; become crystallized
		Category Tree: change ╚change integrity ╚solidify ╚crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce ╚devitrify
	3	crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise
			cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals"
		Category Tree: change ╚change integrity ╚crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise
	4	clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
			make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
		Category Tree: act; move ╚interact ╚communicate; intercommunicate ╚inform ╚explain; explicate ╚clarify; clear up; elucidate ╚clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate

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