resolidify

verb

re·​so·​lid·​i·​fy (ˌ)rē-sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 

resolidified; resolidifying

1

transitive : to solidify (something) again

The team resolidified their lead.

2

intransitive : to become solid again

The wax resolidifies as it cools.

resolidification

(ˌ)rē-sə-ˌli-də-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

resolidification of a polymer

Examples of resolidify in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This process takes a bit of time, which explains why the sauce does not immediately resolidify after the shaking and shearing. — H. Joachim Schlichting, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2021

For the team’s secondary, the Panthers must resolidify the unit after losing several considerable contributors, including the Carolina Panthers’ seventh-round pick Stanley Thomas-Oliver. — Brett Shweky, sun-sentinel.com, 7 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resolidify

• canaliculi
• dwi
• micronuclei
• oversimplify
• abscissae
• adonai
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli