CRYSTALLISE


Meaning of CRYSTALLISE in English

crys ‧ tal ‧ lize BrE AmE ( also crystallise British English ) /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/ verb

1 . [intransitive and transitive] if a liquid crystallizes, it forms ↑ crystal s :

The liquid will crystallize at 50 degrees centigrade.

2 . [intransitive and transitive] if an idea, plan etc crystallizes or is crystallized, it becomes very clear in your mind:

Inside her a thought was crystallizing.

—crystallization /ˌkrɪstəlaɪˈzeɪʃ ə n $ -lə-/ noun [uncountable]

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.