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.