GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

  1.       
    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.

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  2.       
    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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