Meaning of the word caking in English

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caking

US /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/
UK /ˈkeɪkɪŋ/

Noun

the process of forming into a hardened mass or crust

Example:
The constant moisture led to the caking of the sugar.
Preventing the caking of powders is crucial in industrial processes.