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1. Cause to take on a definite and clear shape
   "He tried to crystallize his thoughts";
   - crystallise [Brit], crystalise [Brit], crystalize
    
2. 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
    
3. (physics) cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
   "crystallize minerals";
   - crystallise [Brit], crystalize, crystalise [Brit]
    
4. Assume crystalline form; become crystallized
   - crystalize, crystalise [Brit], effloresce, crystallise [Brit]

Derived forms: crystallized, crystallizes, crystallizing

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

Encyclopedia: Crystallize