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1. Having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
   "quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized";
   - crystalised [Brit], crystallised [Brit], crystalized
    
2. Having become fixed and definite in form
   "distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion";
   - crystallised [Brit], crystalized
    
3. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
   - candied, crystalized, crystalised [Brit], glacé

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]

See also: crystalline, preserved

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

Encyclopedia: Crystallized