1. (

• crystallization ,
• crystallisation ,
• crystallizing

) the formation of crystals ;

1. (

• crystallize ,
• crystallise ,
• crystalise ,
• crystalize ,

) cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts" ;

2. (

• clear ,
• clear_up ,
• shed_light_on ,
• crystallize ,
• crystallise ,
• crystalize ,
• crystalise ,
• straighten_out ,
• sort_out ,
• enlighten ,
• illuminate ,
• elucidate

) make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" ;

3. (

• crystallize ,
• crystallise ,
• crystalize ,
• crystalise ,

) cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals" ;

4. (

• crystallize ,
• crystalize ,
• crystalise ,
• effloresce ,

) assume crystalline form; become crystallized ;