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crystallize Definition

crys·tal·lize (kris′təl īz′)

transitive verb crystallized -·lized′, crystallizing -·liz′·ing

  1. to cause to form crystals or take on a crystalline structure
  2. to give a definite form to
  3. to coat with sugar

intransitive verb

  1. to become crystalline in form
  2. to take on a definite form their customs crystallized into law

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crystallize Synonyms

crystallize

v.

become settled, become delineated, become definite, take shape, take form, assume a pattern, take on character, be outlined, form into crystals, assume crystalline structure; see also form 4.

crystallize Usage Examples

Object

  • protein: Of course, it is always well worth a try to crystallize the protein also in its fully glycosylated form.
  • complex: Obviously, as well as some proteins do not crystallize some complexes won't do so either.

Preposition: on

  • surface: The salt may also have started to crystallize on the end surface which may alter the taste slightly.

Preposition: into

  • form: PYRITE Aptly named ' Fool's Gold ' , this heavy, dense, iron based mineral crystallizes into various different forms.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: The resins remain clear and do not crystallize under the glass.
  • first: In igneous rocks, the potassium-argon " clock " is set the moment the rock first crystallizes from magma.
  • often: Honey is always extracted when it is a clear solution, but it often crystallizes subsequently.
  • also: Medications, drugs, and x-ray dye can also crystallize in urine.
  • completely: In fact, the slides took from six to eight months to crystallize completely!
  • easily: It is light in color and crystallizes fairly easily.