Source : WordNet®

crystalize
     v 1: 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}, {crystallize}, {crystallise}, {crystalise}, {straighten
          out}, {sort out}, {enlighten}, {illuminate}, {elucidate}]
     2: cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form;
        "crystallize minerals" [syn: {crystallize}, {crystallise},
         {crystalise}]
     3: assume crystalline form; become crystallized [syn: {crystallize},
         {crystalise}, {effloresce}]
     4: cause to take on a definite and clear shape; "He tried to
        crystallize his thoughts" [syn: {crystallize}, {crystallise},
         {crystalise}]