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Adjective: crystallized 'kristulIzd- Having become fixed and definite in form
"distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion" - crystallised [Brit] - Having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
"quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized" - crystalised [Brit], crystallised [Brit] - (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
- candied, crystalized, crystalised [Brit], glacé Verb: crystallize 'kristulIz- Cause to take on a definite and clear shape
"He tried to crystallize his thoughts" - crystallise [Brit], crystalise [Brit], crystalize - Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
- clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallise [Brit], crystalize, crystalise [Brit], straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate - Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
"crystallize minerals" - crystallise [Brit], crystalize, crystalise [Brit] - Assume crystalline form; become crystallized
- crystalize, crystalise [Brit], effloresce, crystallise [Brit]
See also: crystal, crystalline, crystallization, preserved Type of: change integrity, clarify, clear up, elucidate, form, shape, solidify Antonym: uncrystallized Encyclopedia: Crystallize Crystallized |