nnoun.phenomenonthe formation of crystalsSynset:crystallisation crystallization
Derivationally Related Form:crystallisecrystallize
Hypernyms:chemical phenomenon
Inherited Hypernyms:crystallizationchemical phenomenonnatural phenomenonphenomenonprocessphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:bloomefflorescence
Full Hyponyms:efflorescence
vverb.changecause to take on a definite and clear shapeSynset:crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize
Examples:- He tried to crystallize his thoughts
Derivationally Related Form:crystallization
Hypernyms:form shape
Inherited Hypernyms:crystallizeshapechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.cognitionmake free from confusion or ambiguity; make clearSynset:clear clear up crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize elucidate enlighten illuminate shed light on sort out straighten out
Examples:- Could you clarify these remarks?
- Clear up the question of who is at fault
Derivationally Related Form:elucidativelucidityelucidationillumination
Hypernyms:clarify clear up elucidate
Inherited Hypernyms:clearclarifyexplaininformcommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changecause to form crystals or assume crystalline formTopic:natural philosophyphysics
Synset:crystalise crystalize crystallise crystallize
Derivationally Related Form:crystallizationcrystallizingcrystalcrystallisation
Hypernyms:change integrity
Inherited Hypernyms:crystallizechange integritychange
Causes:crystalise crystalize crystallize effloresce
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changeassume crystalline form; become crystallizedSynset:crystalise crystalize crystallize effloresce
Derivationally Related Form:crystallizationcrystallizingcrystal
Hypernyms:solidify
Inherited Hypernyms:crystallizesolidifychange integritychange
Direct Hyponyms:devitrify
Full Troponyms:devitrify
Sentence Frame:Something ---s