verb
- past tense of crystallize; to form into crystals or a solid crystalline structure
- past tense of crystallize; to become clear, definite, or fixed in form or thought
adjective
- having been formed into crystals; having a crystalline structure
- clear, definite, and fixed in form or meaning
Examples
- The sugar crystallized as the syrup cooled.
- Her thoughts crystallized into a clear plan of action.
- The crystallized salt was harvested from the evaporation pond.
- After weeks of discussion, their strategy finally crystallized.
- Crystallized ginger is a popular candy and cooking ingredient.
- The team's vision crystallized once they understood the project goals.