crystalised

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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • (Chemistry/Physics) Having a crystalline structure: Describes a substance that has formed into a crystal, possessing both a definite internal atomic arrangement and a characteristic external geometric shape.
    • (Culinary) Preserved with sugar: Describes fruit that has been preserved by being coated with or soaked in sugar until it becomes candied or glacé.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective (Crystalline structure):

    • The solution was left to evaporate, and the resulting salt was perfectly crystalised.
    • Under the microscope, the crystalised mineral showed beautiful geometric patterns.

  • Adjective (Preserved fruit):

    • The cake was decorated with crystalised ginger and violets.
    • She prefers crystalised fruit in her Christmas pudding.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Context: Often used in material science to describe the process or state of crystallization. The spelling "crystallized" is more common in American English, while "crystalised" is a standard British English variant.
    • The amorphous solid slowly crystalised into a stable form over several days.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crystallize (verb): To form crystals; to make something definite and clear.
    • The plan began to crystallize in her mind.
  • Crystalline (adjective): Resembling crystal; very clear.
    • The lake had a crystalline clarity.
  • Crystallization (noun): The process of forming crystals.
  • Candied (adjective): A more common synonym for the culinary meaning (preserved in sugar).
Synonyms
  • (For structure): Crystalline, solidified, formed.
  • (For fruit): Candied, glacé, sugared.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • To crystallize (an idea/plan): To become clear and definite; to give a definite form to something abstract.
    • After hours of discussion, our strategy finally crystallized.
    • The book crystallized the thoughts of a generation.
Adjective
  1. having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
    • quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized
  2. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar

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