Solidification
(noun)
The action or process of becoming or making something solid.
Origin:
Late 16th century; earliest use found in francis bacon (1561–1626). from solidify + -ation.
Examples:
- The solidification of the metal requires cooling it slowly.
- The solidification of the molten lava created a new volcanic island.
- The solidification of the wax turned it into a solid form.
- The solidification of the mixture is an important step in the process of making ice cream.
- The solidification of the polymer was achieved by adding a catalyst.