Rigidification (Noun)
Meaning
The process of becoming stiff or rigid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's condition led to a gradual rigidification of the joints, making everyday movements extremely difficult.
- Prolonged exposure to the extreme cold caused the plastic material to undergo rapid rigidification, rendering it brittle.
- Rigidification of the spine due to years of poor posture made it hard for her to bend or twist.
- As the polymer dried, it underwent a process of rigidification, changing from a flexible liquid to a solid structure.
- The disease caused a gradual rigidification of the muscles, resulting in a loss of mobility and coordination.