rigidifier
[/rɪˈdʒɪdɪfaɪər/]
verb
enrijecer
1. To make rigid or stiff; to cause something to become less flexible or more solid
The cold temperature will rigidify the material, making it more brittle.
A temperatura fria enrijece o material, tornando-o mais quebradiço.
2. To make something more inflexible or unyielding, especially in terms of rules, policies, or attitudes
New regulations began to rigidify the company's organizational structure.
Novas regulamentações começaram a enrijecer a estrutura organizacional da empresa.
This word is primarily used in technical, scientific, and formal contexts in both English and Portuguese. It appears frequently in materials science, engineering, and organizational discussions. In Portuguese-speaking regions, 'enrijecer' is the preferred verb form.
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