crystallized
ˈkrɪstəlaɪzd
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Definition of crystallized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sugar-coatedUScoated with sugar and hardenedUS
  • She enjoyed the crystallized fruits as a treat.
candied glazed sugar-coated
2.
crystallineTECH.being in the form of crystalsTECH.
  • The crystallized minerals sparkled in the sunlight.
3.
scienceTECH.made into a solid form with a clear, ordered structureTECH.
  • The crystallized sugar sparkled on the cake..
hardened solidified
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Expressions with crystallized

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honey with glucose crystals formed naturally
Crystallized honey is perfect for spreading on toast.
gingerroot cooked in sugar syrup and coated with sugar
I love adding crystallized ginger to my cookies.
fruit cooked in sugar syrup and encrusted with sugar crystals
She decorated the cake with crystallized fruit.

Origin of crystallized

Greek, krystallos (ice) + -ize (to make)

Terms with crystallized included in their meaning

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drug
crystallized lump of crack cocaine
sweetmeat
pieces of ginger stem crystallized or in syrup
minerals
crystallized in sediment during or after deposition
food
brown crystallized cane sugar from the Caribbean
crystallization
solid solution of two salts crystallized together
chemistry
dissolved again after being precipitated or crystallized
thick crystals
honey that is thick and crystallized
food
crystallized plum used as a sweet treat

Examples of crystallized in a sentence

  • Crystallized petals decorated the cake.
  • The crystallized sugar coated the dessert.
  • Crystallized salt formed on the rocks.
  • The crystallized honey was difficult to spread.
  • Crystallized minerals formed beautiful patterns in the cave.

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  1. French:confit, cristallisé, ...
  2. German:kandiert, kristallisiert, ...
  3. Italian:candito, cristallizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:cristalizado, cristalino, ...
  5. Portuguese:cristalizado, cristalino, ...
  6. Chinese:糖渍的, 结晶的, ...
  7. Japanese:砂糖漬けの, 結晶化した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَكَّر, مُتَبَلْوِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסוּכָּר, גְּבִישִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:засахаренный, кристаллизованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кристалізований, закристалізований, ...
  12. Hindi:चीनी-लेपित, क्रिस्टलीकृत, ...
crystallize
ˈkrɪstəlaɪz

Definition of crystallize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
ideasintr.UStake on a clear and definite formintr.US
  • Her thoughts began to crystallize into a plan.
concretize solidify
2.
chemistrytr./intr.TECH.form crystals from a solution or melttr./intr.TECH.
  • The solution will crystallize as it cools.
harden precipitate solidify
3.
cookingtr.TECH.UScoat with sugar crystalstr.TECH.US
  • They crystallize the fruit for the dessert.
candy glaze sugarcoat
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Origin of crystallize

Greek, krystallos (ice)

Examples of crystallize in a sentence

  • The concept crystallized after much debate.
  • As the temperature dropped, the liquid began to crystallize.
  • The chemist observed the compound crystallize under the microscope.
  • To preserve the flowers, they crystallize the petals.
  • Chefs often crystallize herbs for garnishing dishes.

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  1. French:se cristalliser, cristalliser, ...
  2. German:kristallisieren, auskristallisieren, ...
  3. Italian:cristallizzare, candire, ...
  4. Spanish:cristalizarse, cristalizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:cristalizar-se, cristalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:成形, 结晶, ...
  7. Japanese:具体化する, 結晶を形成する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَبَلْوَرَ, سَكَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְגַּבֵּשׁ, לַהֲפֹךְ לִגְבִישִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:кристаллизоваться, кристаллизовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кристалізуватися, засахарити, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पष्ट होना, क्रिस्टल बनाना, ...
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