crystallize

Verb

Synonyms: crystallise crystalise crystalize clear clear up shed light on straighten out sort out enlighten illuminate elucidate effloresce

WordNet 3.0

Verb (4)

cause to take on a definite and clear shape“He tried to crystallize his thoughts”Synonyms: crystallise crystalise crystalize
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear“Could you clarify these remarks?”“Clear up the question of who is at fault”Synonyms: clear clear up shed light on crystallise crystalize crystalise straighten out sort out enlighten illuminate elucidate
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form“crystallize minerals”Synonyms: crystallise crystalize crystalise
assume crystalline form; become crystallizedSynonyms: crystalize crystalise effloresce

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Crystallize \Crys"tal*lize\ (kr[i^]s"tal*l[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crystallized (-l[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Crystallizing.] [Cf. F. cristalliser. See Crystal.] To cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form. [1913 Webster]

crystallize \crys"tal*lize\, v. i. To be converted into a crystal; to take on a crystalline form, through the action of crystallogenic or cohesive attraction; to precipitate from a solution in the form of crystals. [1913 Webster +PJC]