prussify

/ˈprʌsɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or process something in the manner of Prussia, especially to make something more rigid or harden it.

“The artist prussified the metal to give it a more durable finish.”

2. verb

to cause something to become more rigid or harden, especially by treating it with a solution of white vitriol or other chemicals.

“The engineer prussified the steel to increase its strength and stability.”

3. noun

a substance or solution used to prussify something, especially a mixture of white vitriol and water.

“The prussify solution was used to harden the metal for the construction project.”

Synonyms

  • harden
  • rigidify
  • strengthen

Antonyms

  • soften
  • weaken