What is another word for solidification?
Pronunciation: [səlˌɪdɪfɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Solidification refers to the process of transforming a liquid into a solid state. Some synonyms for solidification include congealing, setting, freezing, crystallization, and coagulation. Congealing implies that a substance transforms from a liquid to a jelly-like or semi-solid state, while setting means that the substance becomes more solidified. Freezing refers to the process of cooling a substance to below its freezing point, resulting in its solidification. Crystallization implies that the solidification process results in the formation of crystals. Coagulation is generally used to describe the process of blood clotting, but can also refer to the process of a fluid becoming thicker or more viscous.
