to change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, often through the process of clotting or curdling

凝固する, かたまる

to change from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase

昇華する, 固体から気体に変化する

to make alterations or adjustments to improve the quality, effectiveness, or suitability of something

修正する, 変更する

to cause a substance to change directly from the solid phase to the gas phase without passing through the liquid phase

昇華する

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

侵食する, 減少する

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

希釈する, 弱める

to make something change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain

風化する, 影響を与える

to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone

研ぐ, 鋭くする

