GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Found 2 definitions
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Crystallize (krĭsˈtal‑līz), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crystallized (-līzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Crystallizing.] [Cf. F. cristalliser. See Crystal.] To cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form.
[1913 Webster]
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crystallized adj.
1. smoothly coated with crystals of sugar; -- used especially of fruits.
Syn. -- candied, glacé, glacéed.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. caused to form into crystals; hence, in a crystalline form.
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