1. Having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
   "The crystalized mineral displayed perfect geometric patterns";
   - crystallized, crystallised [Brit]
    
2. Having become fixed and definite in form
   "distinguish between crystalized and uncrystallized opinion";
   - crystallized, crystallised [Brit]
    
3. [US, rare] (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
   "The crystalized cherries added colour to the fruit cake";
   - candied, glacé, crystallized

1. Assume crystalline form; become crystallized
   "The sugar solution crystalized as it cooled";
   - crystallize, effloresce, crystallise [Brit]
    
2. (physics) cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
   "crystalize minerals";
   - crystallize, crystallise [Brit]
    
3. Make clear or more understandable; remove confusion or ambiguity
   "The explanation helped to crystalize the complex concept";
   - clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise [Brit], straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
    
4. Cause to take on a definite and clear shape
   "He tried to crystalize his thoughts";
   - crystallize, crystallise [Brit]

See also: crystalline, preserved

Type of: change integrity, clarify, clear up, elucidate, form, shape, solidify

Encyclopedia: Crystalized