solidify

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++so·lid·i·fy /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/ verb (solidified, solidifying, solidifies) 1 [intransitive, transitive]HARD to become solid or make something solid （使）变成固体 The volcanic lava solidifies as it cools. 火山熔岩冷却后变成固体。 solidified cream 凝固的奶油2 [transitive]UNITE to make an agreement, plan, attitude etc more definite and less likely to change 使巩固，使坚固，使稳固 SYN strengthen The two countries signed a treaty to solidify their alliance. 两国签订了条约以巩固双方的联盟。 —solidification /səˌlɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]→ See Verb table

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solidify• Tools are made by pouring liquid metal into a mould and allowing it to cool and solidify.• All other materials contract when they solidify.• The last major product launch two years ago really solidified a couple of new markets for us.• Now, six months after the Gulf crisis began, it is as though the world has solidified again.• As it cools, over the years, the magma slowly solidifies and forms crystals.• Remove any solidified fat from the top of the soup.• As the lava flowed down the volcano it solidified, forming strange shapes.• But what about those lavas that solidify into one homogeneous lump, without crystallizing?• The propaganda served only to solidify opinion, not to change minds.• In addition, putting Kirk Scrafford in as a starter at tackle will solidify the line.• McMullen, expected to solidify third base for the Dodgers, loses the job to rookie Ron Cey.• This is the play that solidified William's reputation as a leading playwright.