1. the process of forming crystals or becoming crystalline
Usage: chemistry; physics
2. the process by which vague ideas or plans become clear and definite
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The crystallization of salt occurs when seawater evaporates.
• We observed the crystallization process under the microscope.
• The crystallization of sugar creates beautiful geometric shapes.
• The crystallization of his thoughts took several weeks.
• Her ideas underwent crystallization during the brainstorming session.
• The crystallization of the plan happened gradually over time.
• Rapid crystallization can produce smaller crystal formations.