English > solidifying: 1 sense > noun 1, processMeaning | The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization. |
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Synonyms | hardening, solidification, set, curing |
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Part of | plastination | A process involving fixation and dehydration and forced impregnation and hardening of biological tissues |
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Narrower | congealment, congelation | The process of congealing |
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Broader | natural process, natural action, action, activity | A process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) |
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Spanish | curación, endurecimiento, solidificación |
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Catalan | curació, solidificació |
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Verbs | solidify | become solid |
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solidify | make solid or more solid |