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Dictionary

crys•tal•lize

Pronunciation: (kris'tl-īz"), [key]
—v., -lized, -liz•ing.

—v.t.
1. to form into crystals; cause to assume crystalline form.
2. to give definite or concrete form to: to crystallize an idea.
3. to coat with sugar.

—v.i.
1. to form crystals; become crystalline in form.
2. to assume definite or concrete form. Also, esp. Brit.,crys'tal•lise".

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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