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crystalize

/ crystalize /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
assume crystalline form; become crystallized
Type of:
solidify
Kinds of:
devitrify
Derived:
quartz glass quartz vitreous silica lechatelierite crystal
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
verb Sense 2
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
"crystallize minerals"
Type of:
change integrity
Derived:
quartz glass quartz vitreous silica lechatelierite crystal
Causes:
crystallize crystalise effloresce
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
verb Sense 3
cause to take on a definite and clear shape
"He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
Type of:
shape form
Derived:
crystallization
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
"Could you clarify these remarks?"
"Clear up the question of who is at fault"
Type of:
clarify clear up elucidate
Derived:
lucidity clarity pellucidity clearness limpidity
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
45%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
27
Times Searched
2
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solidify devitrify change integrity shape form clarify clear up elucidate