solidification

noun — 3 senses

solidification

noun

Etymology From French solidification, or from solid + -ification.

1

The action of solidifying.

2

Concentration or consolidation.

3

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences The tendency to transform an open compound into a closed compound (solid compound).

Derived terms
resolidification

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