Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crystallize

verb
/ˈkrɪs.tə.laɪz/
Definition
To form solid crystals from a liquid or gas.
Examples
  • As the temperature dropped, the water began to crystallize into ice.
  • Researchers aimed to crystallize the protein for better analysis under a microscope.
  • The artist’s vision crystallized into a beautiful piece of artwork.
Meaning
Crystallize refers to the process where substances transition from a disordered state to a structured, crystalline form, often when cooled or concentrated.
Synonyms
  • solidify
  • form
  • coalesce
  • precipitate