Definition

To form or cause to form into crystals, or to make something clear and definite.

Example

The scientist was able to crystallise the compound in the laboratory.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how to crystallise my ideas for the project.

That sounds interesting! How do you plan to do it?

I want to create a mind map to help crystallise my thoughts better.

Great idea! Visualizing can really make things clearer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crystallise → It is formed from "crystal" (from Greek "kristallos", meaning ice or frozen) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process). The word "crystallise" means to undergo the process of forming crystals or to make something clear and definite, akin to the clarity of ice.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for ice, 'kristallos', to remember that 'crystallise' means to form something clear and definite, like ice.

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