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Variant of crystallize

crystallize Definition

crys·tal·lize (kris′təl īz′)

transitive verb crystallized -·lized′, crystallizing -·liz′·ing

  1. to cause to form crystals or take on a crystalline structure
  2. to give a definite form to
  3. to coat with sugar

intransitive verb

  1. to become crystalline in form
  2. to take on a definite form their customs crystallized into law

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crystallizing Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • solution: In either case, the amount of material available to assist in the thickening by crystallizing from the solution is minimal.