verstijfd
Verstijfd is a Dutch word that translates to stiffened or rigid in English. It is commonly used to describe a physical state of immobility or resistance to movement. This can occur due to various reasons, including muscle tension, cold, fear, or rigor mortis after death.
In a physiological context, verstijfd can refer to the hardening of muscles. This can be a voluntary
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional or mental state. Someone who
In the context of food, verstijfd can describe the process of starch gelatinization followed by retrogradation,