solidifying
səˈlɪdəˌfaɪɪŋ
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Definition of solidifying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical changein the process of becoming solid or firm
  • The solidifying wax formed intricate patterns.
freezing hardening
2.
abstract changebecoming more definite or unlikely to change
  • Her solidifying plans gave her confidence.
hardening stabilizing

Noun

1.
abstractprocess of making ideas or plans more definite
  • The solidifying of their plans took several meetings.
crystallizing defining
2.
physical changeprocess of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying
  • The solidifying of the lava created new land.
curing hardening setting
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Origin of solidifying

Latin, solidus (firm)

Terms with solidifying included in their meaning

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solidifying
form into a solid mass
geology
magma entering and solidifying in rock formations
cakingadj.
solidifying
becoming solid or compacted
solidifying
becoming firmer or more solid
chemistry
process of solidifying a substance with light
chemistry
dissolve a substance again after solidifying
science
cooled below freezing point without solidifying
science
lowering temperature below freezing without solidifying

Examples of solidifying in a sentence

  • She watched the solidifying chocolate with anticipation.
  • The solidifying agreement reassured the investors.
  • His solidifying stance on the issue was evident.
  • Solidifying of the agreement required consensus.
  • Solidifying of the strategy was crucial for success.
  • The solidifying of the wax took several hours.

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  1. French:en cours de solidification, solidification, ...
  2. German:erstarrend, Verfestigung, ...
  3. Italian:in solidificazione, solidificazione, ...
  4. Spanish:solidificante, consolidación, ...
  5. Portuguese:endurecendo, solidificação, ...
  6. Chinese:固化的, 具体化, ...
  7. Japanese:固まりつつある, 具体化, ...
  8. Arabic:يَتَصَلَّب, تَثْبِيت, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְמַצֵּק, גִּבּוּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:затвердевающий, укрепление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:затверділий, уточнення, ...
  12. Hindi:ठोस होती, स्पष्टीकरण, ...
solidify
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solidifiedsolidifies

Definition of solidify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
physical changetr./intr.change from liquid to solid statetr./intr.
  • The lava will solidify as it cools.
crystallize harden
2.
abstracttr.make something more definite or firmtr.
  • The team needs to solidify their strategy.
cement harden
3.
unityintr.Rarebecome strong or unitedintr.Rare
  • The community solidified after the event.
consolidate strengthen unify
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Origin of solidify

Latin, solidus (firm) + -fy (make)

Examples of solidify in a sentence

  • As the temperature drops, the water will solidify.
  • They need to solidify their business plan before the meeting.
  • The agreement will solidify the partnership between the companies.
  • The team solidified their plans over dinner.
  • Their friendship solidified during the trip.

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  1. French:se solidifier, consolider, ...
  2. German:erstarren, festigen, ...
  3. Italian:solidificare, consolidare, ...
  4. Spanish:solidificar, consolidar, ...
  5. Portuguese:solidificar, consolidar, ...
  6. Chinese:凝固, 巩固, ...
  7. Japanese:固まる, 固める, ...
  8. Arabic:تَصَلَّب, رَسَّخَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְמַצֵּק, לְגַבֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:затвердеть, укреплять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тверднути, зміцнити, ...
  12. Hindi:जमना, दृढ़ करना, ...
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