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crys·tal·lize
 crystallize
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- pronunciation:
- krI
st
laIz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
crystallizes, crystallizing, crystallized |
| definition 1: |
to convert into or cause to become crystals.
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| definition 2: |
to put into a clearly defined form.
The new information helped me crystallize my plans.- similar words:
- take shape
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| related words: |
candy, concentrate, condense, isolate |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to take the form of crystals.
Your caramel sauce will start to crystallize unless you add lemon juice.When frozen, water crystallizes.- similar words:
- candy
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| definition 2: |
to become clearly defined, as an idea.
After several discussions, our retirement plans began to crystallize. |
| related words: |
shape |
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| derivations: |
crystallizable (adj.), crystallization (n.) |
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