crystalize

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Verb (Transitive):
    • To cause something to become clear, definite, or well-defined. This often refers to abstract concepts like thoughts, plans, or ideas.
    • To cause a substance to form crystals or to assume a crystalline structure.
  2. Verb (Intransitive):
    • To become clear, definite, or well-defined.
    • To form crystals or to assume a crystalline structure.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (Transitive - to make clear/definite):
    • The meeting helped crystallize our strategy for the next quarter.
    • She wrote the outline to crystallize her ideas for the novel.
  • Verb (Transitive - to form crystals):
    • The chemist crystallized the salt from the solution.
    • Slow cooling helps crystallize the minerals in the rock.
  • Verb (Intransitive - to become clear):
    • After hours of discussion, our position finally began to crystallize.
    • The concept crystallized in my mind as I was explaining it.
  • Verb (Intransitive - to form crystals):
    • The honey will crystallize if stored in a cold place.
    • As the solution cooled, the compound started to crystallize.
Advanced Usage
  • "to crystallize into something": To develop into a clear and definite form.
    • Their vague ideas eventually crystallized into a solid business plan.
  • "to crystallize out": (Chemistry) To separate from a solution as crystals.
    • The pure compound will crystallize out first.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crystallization (n): The process of crystallizing, either in a literal (forming crystals) or figurative (becoming clear) sense.
    • The crystallization of sugar is a common process.
    • The report led to the crystallization of public opinion.
  • Crystalline (adj): Having the structure and form of a crystal; clear and transparent.
    • The crystalline structure of diamond is very strong.
    • The lake's water was crystalline.
Synonyms
  • Clarify: To make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
  • Solidify: To make strong or secure; to become firm or hard.
  • Form: To bring together parts or combine to create (something).
  • Precipitate: (Chemistry) To cause a substance to be deposited in solid form from a solution.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Constructions
  • Crystallize out: (See "Advanced Usage" above).
  • Crystallize around: For ideas or support to become focused on a central point or person.
    • The opposition movement crystallized around the charismatic leader.
Related Idioms
  • To bring something into crystal-clear focus: To make something extremely clear and understandable. This idiom uses the "clarity" meaning of "crystal" but is not a direct idiom with the verb "crystallize."
    • The diagram brought the complex process into crystal-clear focus.
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

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "crystalize"