1. forms into crystals or takes on a crystalline structure
2. becomes clear and definite in form or meaning
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Salt crystallizes when seawater evaporates.
• The sugar solution crystallizes as it cools.
• Her ideas about the project finally crystallized after the meeting.
• The plan crystallizes into a concrete proposal.
• Ice crystallizes in beautiful patterns on the window.
• His thoughts crystallized into a clear decision.
• The honey crystallizes if left in the cold pantry.