crystallize

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

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.deVerb, das den Prozess der Kristallbildung bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinne das Klar- und Bestimmtwerden von Formen oder Ideen.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.

   ruКристаллизоватьсяescristalizarfrCristalliser (sens propre)dekristallisierenptCristalizarzh结晶arتبلور

   Synonyms: 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.

   ruКристаллизоватьсяesvolverse claro o definidofrse cristalliser (sens figuré)deSich herauskristallisierenptCristalizarzh明确化arيتبلور

   Synonyms: clarifycoalesceemergeformgeljellmaterializesolidifytake shape

   Antonyms: 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