crystallize

  1. Verb.  (transitive, chemistry) to make something form into crystals.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) to assume the form of a crystal.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) to make something such as an idea more definite or precise.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) to become more definite or precise.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) to coat something with crystals, especially with sugar.

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