Meaning & use

Crystalize

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To form into crystals, or to become clear and definite in form; a common variant spelling of "crystallize".

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The sugar solution began to crystalize as it cooled overnight.

Her plans for the future finally crystalized after months of doubt.

A note on using this word

"Crystalize" is a widely used alternative spelling of "crystallize"; both forms appear in dictionaries, though "crystallize" is more standard in formal writing.

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crystallizesolidifyclarify

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