HyperDic: rigidifying

English > 1 sense of the word rigidifying:
NOUNprocessrigidifying, stiffening, rigidificationthe process of becoming stiff or rigid
English > rigidifying: 1 sense > noun 1, process
MeaningThe process of becoming stiff or rigid.
Synonymsstiffening, rigidification
Narrowerrigor mortismuscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days
Broadernatural process, natural action, action, activityA process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Verbsrigidifybecome rigid / rigid

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