NOUN | process | rigidifying, stiffening, rigidification | the process of becoming stiff or rigid |
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Meaning | The process of becoming stiff or rigid. | |
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Synonyms | stiffening, rigidification | |
Narrower | rigor mortis | muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days |
Broader | natural process, natural action, action, activity | A process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) |
Verbs | rigidify | become rigid / rigid |
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