Crystallizing

/ˈkrɪstəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of crystallize; the ongoing process of forming crystals or becoming crystalline in structure.

Etymology

From crystallize + -ing (present participle). American spelling variant of 'crystallising' using 'z' instead of 's'.

Kelly Says

Honey that's crystallizing looks grainy because millions of glucose molecules are suddenly aligning into ordered patterns—the transformation happens in days once it starts.

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