crystallized

Thân thiện

The geologist examines the perfectly crystallized quartz under bright light.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a definite and regular internal atomic structure and external geometric shape, characteristic of a crystal: Describes a substance that has solidified into a crystal form, with its atoms arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern.
   • Made clear, definite, or concrete; having taken a fixed and final form: Describes abstract things like thoughts, ideas, or plans that have become clearly defined and settled.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The geologist showed us a beautifully crystallized mineral specimen. (The mineral had formed into distinct crystals.)
  • After months of discussion, their strategy finally crystallized into a clear action plan. (Their strategy became definite and clear.)
  • She added sugar to the syrup to create crystallized ginger. (The ginger was coated in sugar crystals.)

Advanced Usage

• In a scientific/technical context: Often used to describe the process or state of crystallization.
  • The crystallized structure of the protein was analyzed using X-ray diffraction.
• In a figurative/psychological context: Used to describe the process where vague feelings or thoughts become precise and formed.
  • The experience crystallized her ambition to become a doctor. (The experience made her ambition definite.)

Variants and Related Words

• Crystallize (verb): To form crystals; to make or become definite and clear.
  • The solution will crystallize as it cools.
  • The meeting helped crystallize our objectives.
• Crystallization (noun): The process of forming crystals; the process of becoming definite.
  • The crystallization of salt from seawater.
  • The book documents the crystallization of his political philosophy.
• Crystalline (adjective): Resembling crystal; very clear.
  • The lake's crystalline water.

Synonyms

• Definite: Clearly stated or decided; not vague.
• Concrete: Specific, definite, and real, not abstract.
• Solidified: Made solid or firm.
• Formed: Having taken a distinct shape or structure.

Antonyms

• Uncrystallized: Not formed into crystals; not having a definite or fixed form.
  • Distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion.
• Amorphous: Without a clearly defined shape or form.
• Vague: Of uncertain or indefinite character.
• Fluid: Subject to change; not settled.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
   • quartz crystal is perfectly crystallized
2. having become fixed and definite in form
   • distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion- Psychological Abstracts

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