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solidification

so·lid·i·fy
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-lid-uh-fahy]
    • /səˈlɪd əˌfaɪ/
    • /səlɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-lid-uh-fahy]
    • /səˈlɪd əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of solidification word

  • verb with object solidification to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form. 1
  • verb with object solidification to unite firmly or consolidate. 1
  • verb with object solidification to form into crystals; make crystallized. 1
  • verb without object solidification to become solid. 1
  • verb without object solidification to form into crystals; become crystallized. 1
  • noun solidification process of turning solid, hardening 1

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Origin of solidification

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
From the French word solidifier, dating back to 1790-1800. See solid, -ify

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Parts of speech for Solidification

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

solidification popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for solidification

noun solidification

  • coalescence — to grow together or into one body: The two lakes coalesced into one.
  • concretion — the act or process of coming or growing together; coalescence
  • consolidation — the act of consolidating or state of being consolidated
  • crystallization — Crystallization is the process in which crystals are formed either from something that has been melted or from a solution.
  • hardening — a material that hardens another, as an alloy added to iron to make steel.

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