solidifying

uncountable

A noun referring to the process of becoming hard or solid, typically through cooling, drying, or crystallization.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс становления твёрдым или плотным, обычно через охлаждение, высыхание или кристаллизацию.esSustantivo que designa el proceso de volverse sólido o compacto, generalmente por enfriamiento, secado o cristalización.frNom désignant le processus par lequel une substance devient solide ou dense, généralement par refroidissement, séchage ou cristallisation.deSubstantiv, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, fest oder dicht zu werden, meist durch Abkühlung, Austrocknung oder Kristallisation.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo de se tornar sólido, duro ou denso, geralmente por resfriamento, secagem ou cristalização.zh名词，指物质变为固体或变硬、变密的过程，通常通过冷却、干燥或结晶实现。arاسم يشير إلى عملية صيرورة المادة صلبة أو كثيفة، وغالبًا ما تحدث بالتبريد أو الجفاف أو التبلور.

1. Process of becoming solid B2 formal scientific

   The process by which a substance changes from a liquid or soft state to a hard or solid state, typically through cooling, drying, or crystallization.

   • The solidifying of lava into rock can take many years.
   • During solidifying, the molecules arrange themselves into a fixed structure.
   • The solidifying of the concrete was accelerated by adding a special compound.

   ruЗатвердеваниеesSolidificaciónfrSolidificationdeErstarrenptSolidificaçãozh固化arالتصلب

   Synonyms: coagulationcrystallizationfreezinghardeningsettingsolidification

   Antonyms: dissolutionliquefactionmelting

• solidifyings plural form
• solidifyings' possessive plural form
• solidifying's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming solid, firm, or hard, or making something more stable, concrete, or definite.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения процесса становления твёрдым, прочным или жёстким, или придания чему-либо большей стабильности, конкретности или определённости.esVerbo que se usa para referirse al proceso de volverse sólido, firme o duro, o de dar a algo mayor estabilidad, concreción o certeza.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de devenir solide, dur ou rigide, ou pour rendre quelque chose plus stable, concret ou précis.deDeutsches Verb für den Vorgang, fest, hart oder stabil zu werden bzw. etwas fest, stabil, konkret oder eindeutig zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o processo de tornar-se sólido, firme ou rígido, ou de dar a algo maior estabilidade, concretude ou definição.zh指使某物变为固体、变得坚硬或坚固，或使某事物更加稳定、明确、具体。arفعل يدل على عملية أصبح الشيء صلبًا أو قويًا أو متجمدًا، أو على جعل شيء ما أكثر استقرارًا أو تحديدًا ووضوحًا.

1. Make or become solid B2 formal

   To change from a liquid or soft state into a firm or solid state.

   • The lava solidified into rock as it cooled.
   • The mixture will solidify if you leave it in the refrigerator.
   • The concrete solidified overnight, forming a strong foundation.

   ruЗатвердетьesSolidificar (hacer o volverse sólido)frse solidifier / solidifierdeFestwerdenptSolidificarzh固化arيتصلب

   Synonyms: cakeclotcoagulatecongealcrystallizecurdlefreezehardensetthicken

   Antonyms: dissolveliquefymelt

2. Strengthen or make more stable B2 formal

   To make an idea, plan, or relationship stronger and more definite.

   • The negotiations helped solidify the partnership between the two companies.
   • She worked hard to solidify her position as team leader.
   • The evidence solidified the case against the suspect.

   ruУкрепитьesconsolidar, fortalecerfrConsolider, renforcerdeFestigenptConsolidarzh巩固arتقوية وتثبيت

   Synonyms: bolsterbuttresscementconfirmconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

   Antonyms: destabilizeshakeundermineweaken

• solidified past participle
• solidified past simple
• solidifying present participle
• solidifies third person singular