Rigidifying (Noun)
Meaning
The process of becoming stiff or rigid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the patient's joints were undergoing a process of rigidifying due to the progression of arthritis.
- The once-supple leather had undergone a process of rigidifying over the years, making it difficult to shape into its original form.
- As the epoxy resin hardened, it underwent a rapid process of rigidifying, becoming rock-solid within minutes.
- The team of researchers studied the rigidifying effects of cold temperatures on the polymer, observing how it became increasingly brittle.
- The patient's muscles were experiencing a process of rigidifying due to the lack of use, making it difficult for her to move her limbs.