solidifyverb [ I or T ]
uk/səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ/us/səˈlɪd.ə.faɪ/solidify verb [ I or T ] (NOT LIQUID/GAS)
to change from being a liquid or gas to a solid form, or to make something do this:
Molten volcanic lava solidifies as it cools.
The chemical reaction solidifies the resin.
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Physical & chemical processes
- addition reaction
- adiabatic
- adsorb
- advection
- alpha decay
- degradable
- diffraction
- dissolve
- exothermic reaction
- impregnate
- processus
- redox
- refraction
- rehydrate
- saponification
- scald
- secretion
- suction
- the carbon cycle
- vaporize
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solidify verb [ I or T ] (CERTAIN)
to become or make something become certain:
He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.
Support for the policy is solidifying.
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Becoming and making stronger
- aggrandize
- boil
- boil up
- bolster
- cement
- concentrate
- concentrated
- dial
- fortify
- fuel
- gel
- harden
- jell
- power (sth) up
- reignite
- strengthen sb's hand idiom
- take hold idiom
- that'll put hairs on your chest! idiom
- tighten
- tighten sth up
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solidification
noun [ U ] uk/səˌlɪd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us/səˌlɪd.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a process of gradual solidification