solidification
Definitions
The physical process of a substance changing from a liquid or gas state into a solid state.
The act or process of becoming firm, stable, or coherent.
Examples
The rapid solidification of the molten metal resulted in a fine-grained crystalline structure.
Scientists are studying the solidification process of volcanic lava to better predict geological shifts.
Synonyms
freezing congealing hardening setting crystallization coagulation petrification
Antonyms
melting liquefaction thawing dissolving softening fusion deliquescence