crystallise

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de formation de cristaux ou, au sens figuré, pour donner à une idée ou à un projet de la clarté et de la netteté.

A verb used to indicate the process of forming crystals or, figuratively, making an idea or plan clear and definite.

1. Make clear or resolveB2formal

   To remove confusion or ambiguity from something, making it clear and understandable.

   clarifier, rendre net

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

   Synonymesclarifyclear upelucidateilluminateresolve

   Antonymesbefuddlecloudcomplicateconfuseentanglemuddlemystifyobfuscate

2. Form crystalsB2formalscientific

   To cause a substance to form into a crystalline structure.

   cristalliser (sens intransitif)

   • The solution was left to crystallise overnight.
   • Cooling the liquid slowly helps the sugar crystallise.
   • The chemist observed the salt crystallise in the beaker.

   Antonymesdissolvemelt

3. Take a definite shapeB2formal

   To develop into a clear and fixed form or idea.

   prendre forme

   • His plans for the future began to crystallise after graduation.
   • The concept crystallised into a full-fledged business proposal.
   • Her vague ideas crystallised into a concrete strategy.

   Synonymescoalescecongealformgeljellmaterializesolidifytake shape

   Antonymesconfusedissolveunsettle