softening (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def the process of becoming softer
examples refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit
he observed the softening of iron by heat
Outgoing links
Hypernym natural process, natural action, action, activity
Derivationally related form softening → soften; softening → soften
Hyponym maceration
Incoming links
Hypernym maceration
Hyponym natural process, natural action, action, activity
Derivationally related form soften → softening; soften → softening

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