solidify

solidify
solidifiability, solidifiableness, n.solidifiable, adj.solidification, n.solidifier, n.
/seuh lid"euh fuy'/, v., solidified, solidifying.
v.t.
1. to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
2. to unite firmly or consolidate.
3. to form into crystals; make crystallized.
v.i.
4. to become solid.
5. to form into crystals; become crystallized.
[1790-1800; < F solidifier. See SOLID, -IFY]

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