crystalize

1. Their customs crystallized into law.
    他们的习俗形成了法律。

1. crystalize

1. cause to take on a definite and clear shape

    e.g. He tried to crystallize his thoughts

    Synonym: crystallize crystallise crystalise

2. assume crystalline form
    become crystallized

    Synonym: crystallize crystalise effloresce

3. cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form

    e.g. crystallize minerals

    Synonym: crystallize crystallise crystalise

4. make free from confusion or ambiguity
    make clear

    e.g. Could you clarify these remarks?
           Clear up the question of who is at fault

    Synonym: clear clear up shed light on crystallize crystallise crystalise straighten out sort out enlighten illuminate elucidate