Definition

Having a clear and solid form, often in the shape of crystals.

Example

The crystallized sugar looked beautiful in the sunlight.

Conversation

Have you seen the new art installation at the gallery?

Yeah, I went last weekend! The pieces were so unique.

I loved how some of them looked almost crystallized.

Exactly! It gave them a really interesting texture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To form into crystals or to become clear and definite.

Example

The sugar crystallized as it cooled down.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the sugar crystallized in that jar?

Yeah, it looks really cool when it does that!

I didn't know it could crystallize like that just from sitting out.

Root Explanation

Crystallized → It is formed from "crystal" (from Greek "kristallos", meaning ice or frozen) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "crystallized" means to make or become like a crystal, often referring to the process of forming solid crystals from a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'made into' ('-ize') a 'frozen' form ('kristallos') — that's why crystallized means to take on a crystal form.

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