Verbs of Making and Changing - Verbs for Structural Changes

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

to make something melt or soften

to become gas or vapor from liquid

to convert a substance from a solid or liquid state into gas

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

to transform from a liquid or flexible state into a stable, firm, or compact form

to change from a solid state and become fluid or liquid

to make a solution or mixture weaker or less concentrated by adding more liquid

to make something less strong by adding water to it

to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

to take in water or fluids to stay healthy or maintain proper function

to remove water from a substance, often causing it to become dry

to add carbon dioxide to something, often to make it fizzy or create a chemical change

to combine with oxygen, often changing the appearance or properties of a material

to develop a reddish-brown coating, usually on metal, due to exposure to air and water over time

to be gradually damaged or destroyed as a result of natural processes

to become destroyed, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi over time

to break down into simpler parts or substances

to rot and produce a bad smell as organic matter breaks down over time

to slowly fall apart or decay, often because of time or neglect