1. to form crystals; to solidify into a crystal structure
Usage: common in chemistry and geology
2. to become clear, definite, or fixed in form or thought
Usage: figurative use
3. to cause to form crystals or to become crystalline
Usage: transitive

Examples

• When the solution cools, the salt will crystallize into beautiful geometric shapes.
• Her vague ideas about the project finally crystallized into a concrete plan.
• The sugar crystallized as the syrup cooled on the marble slab.
• After weeks of discussion, the team's vision began to crystallize.
• Heat can cause some minerals to crystallize more quickly.
• The author's thoughts crystallized into a powerful novel.