solidifying

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс становления твёрдым или плотным, обычно через охлаждение, высыхание или кристаллизацию.

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

uncountable

1. Process of becoming solidB2formalscientific

   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.

   Затвердевание

   • 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.

   Synonymscoagulationcrystallizationfreezinghardeningsettingsolidification

   Antonymsdissolutionliquefactionmelting

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения процесса становления твёрдым, прочным или жёстким, или придания чему-либо большей стабильности, конкретности или определённости.

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

1. Make or become solidB2formal

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

   Затвердеть

   • 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.

   Synonymscakeclotcoagulatecongealcrystallizecurdlefreezehardensetthicken

   Antonymsdissolveliquefymelt

2. Strengthen or make more stableB2formal

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

   Укрепить

   • 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.

   Synonymsbolsterbuttresscementconfirmconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

   Antonymsdestabilizeshakeundermineweaken