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1. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
   - candied, crystalised [Brit], glacé, crystallized
    
2. Having become fixed and definite in form
   - crystallized, crystallised [Brit]
    
3. Having both internal structure and external form of a crystal
   "quartz crystal is perfectly crystalized";
   - crystallized, crystalised [Brit], crystallised [Brit]

1. Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
   - clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise [Brit], crystalise [Brit], straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
    
2. (physics) cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
   "crystalize minerals";
   - crystallize, crystallise [Brit], crystalise [Brit]
    
3. Assume crystalline form; become crystallized
   - crystallize, crystalise [Brit], effloresce, crystallise [Brit]
    
4. Cause to take on a definite and clear shape
   "He tried to crystalize his thoughts";
   - crystallize, crystallise [Brit], crystalise [Brit]

See also: crystalline, preserved

Type of: change integrity, clarify, clear up, elucidate, form, shape, solidify

Encyclopedia: Crystalized