Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crystallize

Verb
/ˈkrɪs.tə.laɪz/
Definition
To form or cause to form crystals.
Examples
  • After cooling, the sugar solution will crystallize and form hard candy.
  • His ideas began to crystallize during the discussion.
  • As the temperature dropped, the water started to crystallize into ice.
Meaning
Crystallize means to take a specific shape as a solid, often in the form of crystals, or to make something clear and definite.
Synonyms
  • Solidify
  • Form
  • Concretize
  • Clarify
  • Define