crystallise

Definition of Crystallise in English :

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Example Sentences:
'Could you clarify these remarks?'
'Clear up the question of who is at fault'

cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

Example Sentences:
'crystallize minerals'

cause to take on a definite and clear shape

Example Sentences:
'He tried to crystallize his thoughts'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Crystallise

verb

1.

to form or cause to form crystals; assume or cause to assume a crystalline form or structure

2.

to coat or become coated with sugar

crystallized fruit

3.

to give a definite form or expression to (an idea, argument, etc) or (of an idea, argument, etc) to assume a recognizable or definite form

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈcrystalˌlized or ˈcrystalˌlizing

1.

to cause to form crystals or take on a crystalline structure

2.

to give a definite form to

3.

to coat with sugar

verb intransitive

4.

to become crystalline in form

5.

to take on a definite form

their customs crystallized into law