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 crys·tal·lize /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/
 (vt.)使結晶,使具體化,做成蜜餞(vi.)結晶,具體化

 crys·tal·lize /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/ 動詞
 (使)結晶

 Crys·tal·lize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crystallized p. pr. & vb. n. Crystallizing.]  To cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form.
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 crys·tal·lize, v. i. To be converted into a crystal; to take on a crystalline form, through the action of crystallogenic or cohesive attraction; to precipitate from a solution in the form of crystals.
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 crystallize
      v 1: cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to
           crystallize his thoughts" [syn: crystallise, crystalise,
            crystalize]
      2: make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could
         you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who
         is at fault" [syn: clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallise,
          crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out,
          enlighten, illuminate, elucidate]
      3: cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form;
         "crystallize minerals" [syn: crystallise, crystalize,
         crystalise]
      4: assume crystalline form; become crystallized [syn: crystalize,
          crystalise, effloresce]