[crys.tal.lize] also crys.tal.ize vb -lized ; -liz.ing vt (1598) 1: to cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
2: to cause to take a definite form "tried to ~ his thoughts"
3: to coat with crystals esp. of sugar "~ grapes" ~ vi: to become crystallized -- crys.tal.liz.able adj -- crys.tal.li.za.tion n -- crys.tal.liz.er n