Definition

To make something take a clear and definite shape or form, often in the form of crystals.

Example

The sugar will crystallize if you let the solution cool down slowly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how sugar can crystallize in a jar?

Yeah, it's fascinating to watch it form those little crystals!

I wonder if we could crystallize other substances too.

That would be cool! We should try some experiments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crystallize → It is formed from "crystal" (from Greek "kristallos", meaning ice or frozen) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to cause to become). The word "crystallize" means to cause something to take on a crystalline form or structure.

Memory Tip

Think of something becoming 'frozen' or taking on a 'crystal' form — that's what crystallize means.

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