— crystallizability , n. — crystallizable , adj. — crystallizer , n.
/kris"tl uyz'/ , v. , crystallized, crystallizing .
v.t.
1. to form into crystals; cause to assume crystalline form.
2. to give definite or concrete form to: to crystallize an idea.
3. to coat with sugar.
v.i.
4. to form crystals; become crystalline in form.
5. to assume definite or concrete form.
Also, esp. Brit., crystallise .
[ 1590-1600; CRYSTALL- + -IZE ]