solidification
noun [ U ] uk/səˌlɪd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/səˌlɪd.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
(OF LIQUID/GAS)
（液体或气体）固化，凝固
the act or process of changing from being a liquid or gas to a solid form, or of making something do this
a process of gradual solidification 一个逐渐凝固的过程
He devoted himself largely to problems involving the solidification of gases. 他主要致力于研究涉及气体凝固中出现的问题。
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- Supercooled water is cooled below the freezing point of water without solidification into ice.
- If solidification of the lava has commenced, crystals are usually present.
- Contact with the neighbouring rock caused more rapid cooling and solidification.
(BECOME CERTAIN)
充实，巩固，
the act or process of becoming or making something become certain
There's really been a solidification of voter opinions on the candidates. 选民对候选人的意见确实变得一致了。
See: solidify
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- The solidification of national identity may have reached a turning point after World War II.
- The polls are actually a pretty important part of the general solidification of his position.
- School funding was agreed to as part of the solidification of confederation the two regions.