English Explanatory Dictionary

solidify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make solid; convert into a solid body.
  2. To concentrate; consolidate, reinforce.
  3. To become solid; to freeze, set.
  4. To transform an open compound into a closed compound (solid compound).

Pronunciation

/səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ/ /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ [səˈlɪɾəˌfaɪ] en-us-solidify.ogg /səˈlɪdəˌfɑɪ/ [səˈlɪɾəˌfɑɪ] /səˈlɪdˌfɑɪ/ [səˈlɪɾˌfɑɪ]

Word forms

solidify solidifies solidifying solidified

Etymology

From French solidifier. By surface analysis, solid + -ify.

Synonyms

set jell

Related words

liquefy

Derived words

nonsolidified presolidified resolidify solidifiability solidifiable solidification solidifier unsolidified
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