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crystallize
What does crystallize mean?
crystallize (verb): to take a definite form.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use crystallize in a sentence?
- He tried to crystallize his thoughts. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce crystallize?
/ˈkɹɪstəˌlaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does crystallize come from?
From crystal + -ize.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to crystallize
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “crystallize” mean?
put into a bank account
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utter a sudden loud cry
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to take a definite form
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sell or transfer abroad
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