densifyv.
/ˈdɛnsɪfʌɪ/ rare.
transitive. To make dense, condense.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > density or solidity > make dense or solid [verb (transitive)]
congealc1384
sadc1384
resolvea1398
thightc1440
condense1477
constipate1546
condensate1555
engross1561
indense1576
sadden1600
settle1611
densate1613
solidate1640
corporify1644
conspissate1647
consolidate1653
conglaciate1660
solidify1799
densify1820
1820 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. 8 129 To densify the Lunar atmosphere.
1874 Contemp. Rev. 24 421 To ‘densify’ into substantial existence the misty conceptions.
1957 Brit. Commonw. For. Terminol. II. 59 Densify, to increase the density (of wood), e.g. by compression or by impregnating with synthetic resin, as in the manufacture of improved wood.]
Derivatives
ˈdensified adj.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > density or solidity > [adjective] > make (more) dense or solid
congealedc1384
consolidate1531
baked1547
condensate1555
congelate1574
concrete1598
indensate1599
coagulate1610
condense1610
condensated1625
concreted1634
spissed1635
conglaciated1656
corporified1680
solid1697
incrassateda1706
caked1820
solidified1828
consolidateda1850
sadded1894
densified1900
1900 Westm. Gaz. 16 Aug. 3/3 The earliest Greek manuscripts all read Ponton Pileton, the meaning of which is ‘a densified sea’.
1944 Electronic Engin. 16 365/1 The laminated densified wood used in electrical apparatus.
1960 Farmer & Stockbreeder 19 Jan. (Suppl.) 14/3 Simple lining material such as flat asbestos cement, or densified hardboard.
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