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shrinking

shrin·king

US/ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

  • “the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage”
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2.

the act of becoming less

Origin

From shrink + -ing.

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