rigidification

ri·gid·i·fy  (r-jd-f)

intr. & tr.v. ri·gid·i·fied, ri·gid·i·fy·ing, ri·gid·i·fies

To become or cause to become rigid.

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ri·gidi·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.

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rigidification - the process of becoming stiff or rigid rigidifying, stiffening natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity" rigor mortis - muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days