Crystallize

Full definition of crystallize

(transitive, chemistry, physics) to make something form into crystalsI crystallized the copper sulphate by slowly cooling a saturated solution.
(intransitive) to assume a crystalline formThe copper sulphate crystallized from solution.
(transitive) to give something a definite or precise formAfter some thought, I crystallized my ideas for the paper.
(intransitive) to take a definite formMy ideas crystallized overnight.
(transitive) to coat something with crystals, especially with sugarWe crystallized the fruit by coating in sugar.