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crys·tal·lize
/ ˈkristəˌlīz/
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v. [intr.]
form or cause to form crystals:
when most liquids freeze they crystallize.
∎ fig.
make or become definite and clear:
vague feelings of unrest crystallized into something more concrete
[tr.]
writing can help to crystallize your thoughts.
∎ [usu. as adj.] (crystallized)
coat and impregnate (fruit or petals) with sugar as a means of preserving them:
crystallized fruits.
DERIVATIVES:
crys·tal·liz·a·ble
/ ˈkristəˌlīzəbəl; ˌkristəˈlīzəbəl/ adj.
crys·tal·li·za·tion
/ ˌkristələˈzāshən/ n.
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Crystal Cruises Sets 2004 Value Collection; Luxury Line Offers Up to 51% Off 18 Sailings.
PR Newswire; 6/10/2003; 700+ words
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Crystal Decisions Introduces Crystal Analysis Professional 8.5; Easy to Use Analytic Reporting Solution Delivers Broad Enterprise Data Connectivity and Increased Usability for Organizations.
PR Newswire; 7/9/2002; 700+ words
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Crystal Decisions Extends Powerful Information Delivery for the Web With New Release of Crystal Reports.
PR Newswire; 3/7/2001; 700+ words
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Crystal Decisions' New Web-Based Analytic Reporting Tool Celebrated by Industry Leaders.
Business Wire; 5/29/2001; 700+ words
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Crystal Decisions introduces Crystal Analysis Professional 8.5; Easy to use analytic reporting solution delivers broad enterprise data connectivity and increased usability for organisations.
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Crystal Decisions Strengthens OEM Channel With New and Significant Partners; Siemens, S1 Corporation, Access Commerce Among Others Sign Up.
PR Newswire; 11/12/2002; 700+ words
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Crystals and Crystallography
Book article from: World of Earth Science
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Crystal, Billy
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Crystal
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
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crystals and crystal growth
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth
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