Associations to the word «Crystallize»

Wiktionary

CRYSTALLIZE, verb. (transitive) (chemistry) (physics) to make something form into crystals
CRYSTALLIZE, verb. (intransitive) to assume a crystalline form
CRYSTALLIZE, verb. (transitive) to give something a definite or precise form
CRYSTALLIZE, verb. (intransitive) to take a definite form
CRYSTALLIZE, verb. (transitive) to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar

Dictionary definition

CRYSTALLIZE, verb. Cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts".
CRYSTALLIZE, verb. Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault".
CRYSTALLIZE, verb. Cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals".
CRYSTALLIZE, verb. Assume crystalline form; become crystallized.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats