crystalise

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Definition

  1. Verb (transitive):

    • To cause something to become clear, definite, or well-defined in form or thought.
    • To cause a substance to form crystals or assume a crystalline structure.
    • To make something free from confusion or ambiguity; to make clear.

  2. Verb (intransitive):

    • To assume a crystalline form; to become crystallized.
Usage Examples

  • Verb (transitive):

    • The meeting helped to crystalise the company's strategy for the next year.
    • The chemist will crystalise the salt by slowly evaporating the solution.
    • The professor's explanation crystalised the complex theory for the students.

  • Verb (intransitive):

    • The sugar syrup began to crystalise as it cooled.
    • Over time, his vague ideas crystalised into a solid plan.
Advanced Usage

  • "to crystalise one's thoughts/ideas": To make one's thoughts or ideas become clear and well-formed.

    • She went for a walk to try and crystalise her thoughts before writing the proposal.

  • "to crystalise out": (Often used in chemistry) For a dissolved substance to separate from a solution in crystalline form.

    • The pure compound will crystalise out first.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crystallize: The most common spelling variant, especially in American English. (e.g., )
  • Crystalised/Crystallized (adj.): Having a clear and definite form; or, formed into crystals.
    • a crystallised concept; crystallised ginger
  • Crystallisation/Crystallization (n.): The process of crystalising.
    • the crystallisation of public opinion
Synonyms
  • Clarify: To make a statement or situation clearer and easier to understand.
  • Solidify: To make something more definite or secure.
  • Precipitate: (In chemistry) To cause a substance to be deposited in solid form from a solution.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Crystalise into: To develop into a clear and definite form.
    • Their initial discussions eventually crystalised into a formal agreement.
Related Idioms
  • (An idea) crystalises in one's mind: For an idea to become suddenly clear and understood.
    • As I was explaining it to her, the solution crystalised in my mind.
Verb
  1. cause to take on a definite and clear shape
    • He tried to crystallize his thoughts
  2. assume crystalline form; become crystallized
  3. cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
    • crystallize minerals
  4. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
    • Could you clarify these remarks?
    • Clear up the question of who is at fault

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