Definition von „crystallize“ auf Englisch

verb

1. (transitive, chemistry, physics) To make something form into crystals.

   • I crystallized the copper sulfate by slowly cooling a saturated solution.

2. (intransitive) To assume a crystalline form.

   • The copper sulphate crystallized from solution.

3. (transitive) To give a definite or precise form to (something).

   • After some thought, I crystallized my ideas for the paper.

4. (intransitive) To take a definite form.

   • My ideas crystallized overnight.

5. (transitive) To coat something with crystals, especially with sugar.

   • We crystallized the fruit by coating in sugar.