solidification
noun/səˌlɪdəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,596 most common English word
Meaning
the process of becoming hard and solid from a liquid or soft state.
Example sentence
The solidification of lava into rock can take many years depending on the conditions.
Synonyms & related words
- hardening
- freezing
- crystallization
- setting
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