the world > matter > constitution of matter > density or solidity > make dense or solid [verb (transitive)] > into a flattened mass (2)
transitive. To cause (something wet or damp) to dry and cling to something; to cause (something) to form a thick sticky mass. Frequently in passive…
transitive. To form, harden, or coagulate (a substance) into a (usually flattish) compact mass, or into a thick crust or deposit. Also figurative…