Solidification: meaning, definitions and examples

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solidification

[ səˌlɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

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process of becoming solid

Solidification is the process of changing from a liquid to a solid state by cooling or freezing.

Synonyms

crystallization, freezing

Examples of usage

The solidification of water into ice is a common example.
Metal solidification is an important step in the manufacturing process.

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strengthening or becoming firm

Solidification can also refer to the process of making something stronger or more stable.

Synonyms

stabilization, strengthening

Examples of usage

The solidification of their relationship came after many challenges.
The team's performance showed solidification after the new training program.

Translations

Translations of the word "solidification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solidificação

🇮🇳 ठोसकरण

🇩🇪 Erstarrung

🇮🇩 pembekuan

🇺🇦 твердіння

🇵🇱 krzepnięcie

🇯🇵 凝固 (gyōko)

🇫🇷 solidification

🇪🇸 solidificación

🇹🇷 katılaşma

🇰🇷 응고 (eung-go)

🇸🇦 تصلب (tasallub)

🇨🇿 tuhnutí

🇸🇰 tuhnutie

🇨🇳 凝固 (nínggù)

🇸🇮 strjevanje

🇮🇸 storknun

🇰🇿 қатаю

🇬🇪 გამყარება (gamqareba)

🇦🇿 bərkimə

🇲🇽 solidificación

Word origin

The word 'solidification' originated from the Latin word 'solidus', meaning solid, combined with the suffix '-fy' meaning to make. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe the process of becoming solid or stronger.