crystallise
Take solid form
Crystallise is a British spelling of crystallize.
To crystallise is to form crystals—sugar crystallises as syrup cools.
Figuratively, vague thoughts or plans crystallise when they become clear and definite: The idea finally crystallised in her mind.
Events crystallised public opinion against the war.
Make something understandable
- elucidateTo make understood
- defineState precise meaning
- formulateCreate methodically
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
coalesce · emerge · take shape · gel · distill · synthesize · conceptualize · pinpoint
Become solid from cold
- hardenMake or become firm
- setArrange in position
- congealSolidify from liquid state
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
nucleate · deposit · coagulate · thicken · supersaturate · grow · aggregate · lattice
Decorative metallic flecks
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- facetedHaving multiple flat surfaces
- prismaticLight-dispersing, multicolored
- iridescentShowing shifting spectral colors
lustrous · brilliant · sparkling · refractive · dazzling · radiant · gleaming · scintillating
clarify
Make something understandable
articulate · coalesce · emerge · take shape · gel · distill · synthesize · conceptualize · pinpoint · sharpen
freeze
Become solid from cold
precipitate · nucleate · deposit · coagulate · thicken · supersaturate · grow · aggregate · lattice · structure
glitter
Decorative metallic flecks
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- facetedHaving multiple flat surfaces
- prismaticLight-dispersing, multicolored
iridescent · lustrous · brilliant · sparkling · refractive · dazzling · radiant · gleaming · scintillating · shimmering
- crystalline lensEye's adjustable focusing element
- crystallized honeyHoney that hardened
- crystallized gingerSugar-preserved spicy root
- crystallized sugarSugar in solid form
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