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softening

sof·te·ning

US/ˈsɔfnɪŋ/ rare
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

the process of becoming softer

  • “refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit”
  • “he observed the softening of iron by heat”

adjective

1.

Origin

From Middle English softenynge, softynand, equivalent to soften + -ing.

Phrases

  • water softening

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