crystallize verb
also British crystallise /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/ crystallizes; crystallized; crystallizing
also British crystallise /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/ crystallizes; crystallized; crystallizing
Learner's definition of CRYSTALLIZE
1
technical : to change into a solid form that is made up of crystals(使)结晶;形成晶体 [no object]
[+ object]
2
: to cause (something, such as an idea, belief, etc.) to become clear and fully formed使确定成形,使(想法、信仰等)明确 [+ object]
[no object]
— crystallization
also British crystallisation /ˌkrɪstələˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˌkrɪstəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]