SOLIDIFY

solidify

(verb) become solid; “The metal solidified when it cooled”

solidify

(verb) make solid or more solid; cause to solidify

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

solidify (third-person singular simple present solidifies, present participle solidifying, simple past and past participle solidified)

(transitive) To make solid; convert into a solid body.

(transitive) To concentrate; consolidate.

(intransitive) To become solid; to freeze, set.

Source: Wiktionary


So*lid"i*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solidified; p. pr. & vb. n. Solidifying.] Etym: [Solid + -fy: cf. F. solidifier.]

Definition: To make solid or compact. Every machine is a solidified mechanical theorem. H. Spencer.

So*lid"i*fy, v. i.

Definition: To become solid; to harden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.

coffee icon