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crystalised

/ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪzd/

Tradução: Grafia arcaica de 'crystallized', que significa formado em cristais ou coberto de açúcar. No inglês moderno, é considerada arcaica., Verbo que significa dar forma definida a algo ou tornar algo claro e estável; é usado tanto no sentido químico (formar cristais) quanto no figurado (definir-se, consolidar-se, tornar-se claro).

2 verbetes

adjective

/ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪzd/C2formalbritishculinaryobsoleto
  • ptGrafia arcaica de 'crystallized', que significa formado em cristais ou coberto de açúcar. No inglês moderno, é considerada arcaica.

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.

    ptCristalizado

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

    Sinônimoscandied

  2. Having crystal structureB2formalscientific

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

    ptCristalizado

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

    Sinônimoscrystallinecrystallized

    Antônimosamorphousnoncrystalline

verb

crystalise/ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪz/C1formalbritishscientific
  • ptVerbo que significa dar forma definida a algo ou tornar algo claro e estável; é usado tanto no sentido químico (formar cristais) quanto no figurado (definir-se, consolidar-se, tornar-se claro).

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.

    ptEsclarecer

    • 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.

    Sinônimosclarifyclear upelucidateexplainilluminatesimplify

    Antônimosbefuddlebewilderconfusemuddleobscure

  2. B2formalscientific

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

    ptCristalizar

    • 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.

    ptCristalizar-se

    • 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.

    ptTomar forma definida

    • 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.

    Sinônimoscoalesceformmaterializesolidifytake shape

    Antônimosblurconfusedisintegratedissolveobscure

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