SILICIFY Antonyms
Definition of SILICIFY
Best Opposite Words For SILICIFY
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corrode | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid • become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid | ||||||||
decompose | verbv | |||||||
verb • separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • break down | ||||||||
deteriorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • become worse or disintegrate • grow progressively worse | ||||||||
disintegrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity • cause to undergo fission or lose particles • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current | ||||||||
dissolve | verbv | |||||||
noun • (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out verb • grow less and less substantial until it disappears • cause to go into a solution • come to an end • stop functioning or cohering as a unit • cause to lose control emotionally • lose control emotionally • cause to fade away • pass into a solution • become or cause to become soft or liquid • bring the association of to an end or cause to break up • declare void | ||||||||
erode | verbv | |||||||
verb • become ground down or deteriorate • remove soil or rock | ||||||||
melt | verbv | |||||||
noun • the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid verb • reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating • become or cause to become soft or liquid • become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial • lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly • become less intense and fade away gradually | ||||||||
soften | verbv | |||||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||||
break down | verbv | |||||||
verb • make ineffective • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features • lose control of one's emotions • stop operating or functioning • fall apart • cause to fall or collapse • separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts • collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack | ||||||||
wear away | verbv | |||||||
verb • cut away in small pieces • diminish, as by friction • become ground down or deteriorate |