crystallized

Describes something that has formed into crystals, or figuratively, an idea or thought that has become fixed or definite.

deBeschreibt etwas, das zu Kristallen geworden ist, oder im übertragenen Sinn eine Idee oder einen Gedanken, der klar und fest umrissen wurde.ruОписывает то, что сформировалось в кристаллы, или, в переносном смысле, идею или мысль, которая стала чёткой и определённой.esDescribe algo que se ha formado en cristales o, en sentido figurado, una idea o pensamiento que se ha vuelto claro y definido.frDécrit ce qui s'est formé en cristaux, ou, au sens figuré, une idée ou une pensée qui est devenue claire et définitive.ptDescreve o que se formou em cristais, ou, em sentido figurado, uma ideia ou pensamento que se tornou claro e definido.zh指物质形成晶体的状态；也用于比喻，表示想法、观念等变得清晰明确、固定下来。arيصف شيئًا تحوّل إلى بلورات، أو مجازًا فكرة أو رأيًا أصبح واضحًا ومحددًا وثابتًا.

1. Formed into crystals B2 formal

   Having formed into a crystalline structure, often through cooling or evaporation.

   • The honey had crystallized and become grainy.
   • Crystallized sugar is used in some traditional candies.
   • The mineral appeared as crystallized quartz in the rock.

   dekristallisiertruКристаллизованныйescristalizadofrcristalliséptCristalizadozh结晶的arمتبلور

   Synonyme: crystalline

2. Preserved with sugar B2 formal culinary

   Food, especially fruit, that has been coated or preserved with sugar crystals.

   • She added crystallized ginger to the cookie recipe.
   • Crystallized fruit is often used in fruitcakes.
   • The dessert was topped with crystallized orange peel.

   deKandiertruЗасахаренныйescristalizado (conservado con azúcar)frconfit (au sucre)ptCristalizadozh糖渍的arمُسَكَّر

   Synonyme: candiedsugared

3. Clear and definite C1 formal

   Having become clear, fixed, or definite in form or idea.

   • His thoughts on the matter finally crystallized after long discussion.
   • The plan crystallized into a concrete proposal.
   • Her vision for the project crystallized during the retreat.

   deKlar und bestimmtruЧёткий и определённыйescristalizado (claro y definido)frdevenu clair et précisptClaro e definidozh明确清晰的arواضح ومحدَّد

   Synonyme: clearconcretedefinitedistinctexplicitfixedprecisesettledsolidified

   Antonyme: ambiguousindefiniteunclearvague

• more crystallized comparative form
• most crystallized superlative form

A verb used to indicate the process of forming crystals, or metaphorically, to become clear and definite in form or idea.

deVerb, das den Prozess der Kristallbildung bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinne das Klar- und Bestimmtwerden von Formen oder Ideen.ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения процесса образования кристаллов или, в переносном смысле, становления ясным и определённым по форме или идее.esVerbo que denota el proceso de formar cristales o, en sentido figurado, volverse algo claro, definido o concreto en forma o idea.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de formation de cristaux ou, au sens figuré, le fait de devenir clair, net et défini dans sa forme ou dans une idée.ptVerbo usado para indicar o processo de formação de cristais ou, em sentido figurado, o ato de tornar-se claro e definido em forma ou ideia.zh动词，表示形成晶体的过程，或比喻事物变得清晰明确、有确定形式或想法。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على عملية تكوّن البلورات، أو مجازًا على اتضاح الأمر أو الفكرة وتبلورها في صورة محددة.

1. Form crystals B2 formal scientific

   To cause a substance to form crystals, typically through cooling or evaporation.

   • The solution was left to crystallize overnight.
   • Sugar crystallizes when the water evaporates.
   • The chemist observed the salt crystallize in the beaker.

   dekristallisierenruКристаллизоватьсяescristalizarfrCristalliser (sens propre)ptCristalizarzh结晶arتبلور

   Synonyme: crystalliseprecipitate

2. Become clear or definite B2 formal

   To become clear, fixed, or definite in form or idea.

   • His thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
   • The proposal crystallized after weeks of discussion.
   • Her vague idea crystallized into a concrete business strategy.

   deSich herauskristallisierenruКристаллизоватьсяesvolverse claro o definidofrse cristalliser (sens figuré)ptCristalizarzh明确化arيتبلور

   Synonyme: clarifycoalesceemergeformgeljellmaterializesolidifytake shape

   Antonyme: blurcloudconfusemuddleobscure

• crystallised past participle
• crystallized past participle
• crystallised past simple
• crystallized past simple
• crystallising present participle
• crystallizing present participle
• crystallises third person singular
• crystallizes third person singular