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solidify

[ suh-lid-uh-fahy ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing.

to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
to unite firmly or consolidate.
to form into crystals; make crystallized.

, so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing.

solidify

/ səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ /

so·lid·i·fi·a·bil·i·ty [s, uh, -lid-, uh, -fahy-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], so·lid·i·fi·a·ble·ness noun
so·lid·i·fi·a·ble adjective
so·lid·i·fi·ca·tion [s, uh, -lid-, uh, -fi-, key, -sh, uh, n], noun
so·lid·i·fi·er noun
non·so·lid·i·fied adjective
non·so·lid·i·fy·ing adjective
o·ver·so·lid·i·fy verb (used with object) oversolidified oversolidifying
re·so·lid·i·fy verb resolidified resolidifying
un·so·lid·i·fied adjective

From the French word solidifier, dating back to 1790–1800. See solid, -ify

We employ inventory management to help solidify their property and make sure they have a better record of their possessions.

His observations of the many varieties of Finch birds in the Galapagos Island led him to solidify his theory of natural selection.

Throughout the 1990s, advances in chemistry led the materials solidify more quickly, thus making 3D printing more useful.

The feet were then firmly bandaged, allowing the binding to solidify.

According to HRW, it dispatched 20,000 officials to monitor them under the slogan “Solidify the Foundations, Benefit the Masses.”

In three years Mr. Pembroke had done much to solidify the day-boys at Sawston School.

The hocks contain considerable gelatine, so they are used for dishes that solidify, or become firm, after they are made.

It is especially delicious in warm weather, but plenty of time must be allowed for it to solidify.

After the gelatine has started to solidify, beat the whipped cream and the grated pineapple into it.

To prepare it in this manner, pour the gelatine mixture into stemmed glasses and allow it to solidify.

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