crystalizes

Becomes clear, solid

Crystalizes is a less common spelling of crystallizes.

To crystalize is to form crystals, as when a dissolved substance solidifies: Sugar crystalizes as the syrup cools.

Figuratively, ideas or plans crystalize when they take definite shape: Her thoughts finally crystalized into a plan of action.

clarification

clarifies

Makes more understandable

emerges · coalesces · takes shape · gels · materializes · distills · refines · consolidates · synthesizes · formulates

formation

solidifies

Becomes hard or firm

precipitates · coalesces · freezes · sets · congeals · deposits · aggregates · mineralizes · lattice · facets

preservation

candies

Small sugary treats

sugar-coats · sweetens · encrusts · confectionery · fruit · ginger · violets · petals · citrus peel · fondant

Opposites
physical state change

crystalizesdissolves

Disperses into solution

melts · liquefies · thaws · disperses · disintegrates

clarity and definition

crystalizesobscures

Makes difficult to perceive

muddles · muddies · confuses · blurs · clouds

structural organization

crystalizesdissolves

Disperses into solution

destabilizes · disorganizes · disorders · falls apart · disintegrates

Family

crystalize, crystalized, crystalizing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G