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Noun crystallizing has 1 sense
- crystallization, crystallisation, crystallizing - the formation of crystals
--1 is a kind of chemical phenomenon
--1 has particulars: efflorescence, bloom
Verb crystallize has 4 senses
- crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize - cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to crystallize his thoughts"
--1 is one way to shape, form
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Somebody ----s something
- clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate - make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
--2 is one way to clarify, clear up, elucidate
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- crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise - cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; "crystallize minerals"
--3 is one way to change integrity
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Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
- crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce - assume crystalline form; become crystallized
--4 is one way to solidify
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