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crystalised

/ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪzd/

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adjective

/ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪzd/C2formalbritishculinaryobsolete
  • ruУстаревший вариант написания слова 'crystallized', означающий сформированный в кристаллы или покрытый сахаром. В современном английском считается архаичным.

An old-fashioned spelling variant of 'crystallized', meaning formed into crystals or coated with sugar. Now considered archaic in modern English.

  1. Preserved with sugarB2formalculinary

    Describes fruits that have been preserved by coating them with sugar or allowing them to absorb sugar.

    ruЗасахаренный

    • The cake was decorated with crystalised ginger.
    • She bought crystalised fruit for the holiday baking.
    • Crystalised violets are used as edible decorations.

    Synonymscandied

  2. Having crystal structureB2formalscientific

    Describes a substance that has both an internal crystalline structure and an external crystal form.

    ruКристаллизованный

    • The mineral was found in a beautifully crystalised form.
    • Crystalised sugar is often used in confectionery.
    • The geologist examined the crystalised rock sample.

    Synonymscrystallinecrystallized

    Antonymsamorphousnoncrystalline

verb

crystalise/ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪz/C1formalbritishscientific
  • ruГлагол, означающий придать чему-либо определённую форму или сделать ясным и устойчивым, часто используется в химии или в переносном смысле.

A verb meaning to cause something to take a definite form or to become clear and fixed, often used in chemistry or figurative contexts.

  1. Make clear or free from confusionB2formal

    To make something free from confusion or ambiguity; to clarify.

    ruПрояснить

    • The discussion helped to crystalise her thoughts on the matter.
    • He tried to crystalise the main points of the argument.
    • The new evidence crystalised the situation for the investigators.

    Synonymsclarifyclear upelucidateexplainilluminatesimplify

    Antonymsbefuddlebewilderconfusemuddleobscure

  2. B2formalscientific

    To cause a substance to form crystals or assume a crystalline form.

    ruКристаллизоваться

    • The chemist crystalised the salt by cooling the solution.
    • Honey can crystalise over time if stored properly.
    • The process crystalises the sugar into fine granules.
  3. Become crystallineB2formalscientific

    To assume a crystalline form; to become crystallized.

    ruКристаллизоваться

    • The mineral crystalised in the rock over millions of years.
    • As the liquid cooled, it began to crystalise.
    • The compound crystalises at low temperatures.
  4. Take a definite shapeB2formal

    To cause something to take on a definite and clear shape or form.

    ruПринять четкую форму

    • Her vague plans began to crystalise into a concrete proposal.
    • The artist's vision crystalised into a beautiful sculpture.
    • The idea crystalised in his mind after weeks of reflection.

    Synonymscoalesceformmaterializesolidifytake shape

    Antonymsblurconfusedisintegratedissolveobscure

Forms
  • crystalised past participle
  • crystalised past simple
  • crystalising present participle
  • crystalises third person singular