Solidifier: meaning, definitions and examples
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solidifier
[ səˈlɪdɪfaɪər ]
in chemistry
A substance that causes a liquid to solidify or become solid. It is used in various industrial processes and scientific experiments.
Synonyms
gelling agent, solidifying agent
Examples of usage
- The solidifier is added to the solution to create a gel-like substance.
- This solidifier is commonly used in the production of plastics.
- The liquid turns into a solid thanks to the solidifier.
Translations
Translations of the word "solidifier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 solidificador
🇮🇳 ठोस करने वाला
🇩🇪 Verfestiger
🇮🇩 pemadat
🇺🇦 твердник
🇵🇱 utwardzacz
🇯🇵 固化剤 (kokazai)
🇫🇷 solidifiant
🇪🇸 solidificador
🇹🇷 katılaştırıcı
🇰🇷 고화제 (gohwaje)
🇸🇦 مصلب
🇨🇿 tuhnout
🇸🇰 tuhnúci
🇨🇳 固化剂 (gùhuà jì)
🇸🇮 strjevalec
🇮🇸 herðari
🇰🇿 қатайтқыш
🇬🇪 გამაგრებადი
🇦🇿 bərkidici
🇲🇽 solidificador
Word origin
The term 'solidifier' originated from the combination of the words 'solid' and '–ifier,' which means 'to make.' It first appeared in the mid-19th century in the field of chemistry to describe substances that induce solidification. Solidifiers play a crucial role in various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and materials science.
See also: solid, solidarity, solidification, solidified, solidify, solidifying, solidity.