verb
crystallize
Crystallize (verb) means to make something form into crystals.
verb
1
To make something form into crystals.
2
To assume a crystalline form.
3
To give a definite or precise form to (something).
4
To take a definite form.
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Etymology
From crystal + -ize. The double l reflects the classical stem found in its etyma, Latin crystallus and Ancient Greek κρύσταλλος (krústallos), rather than the simplified spelling of the English base noun. Compare Hellenistic Greek κρυσταλλίζειν (krustallízein, “to shine like crystal”), post‐classical Latin crystallizare (“to change into crystal”), and French cristalliser.
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What is the meaning of crystallize?
"crystallize" (verb) means to make something form into crystals.
What are the different meanings of crystallize?
"crystallize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make something form into crystals; 2. To assume a crystalline form; 3. To give a definite or precise form to (something).