Deharden

Quick meaning: Deharden is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To make or become less hard (resistant to pressure).

Meaning

(ambitransitive) To make or become less hard (resistant to pressure).

Example Sentences

It is possible by careful adjustment of concentrations to deharden the gelatine and cut down any obnoxious soaking periods to convenient times.

Below freezing winter temperatures must last long enough for the tree to begin the dehardening process necessary for the beginning of sap production; should this period become too short, tree physiology and vigor could be affected which would reduce sap production.

Word Forms

• dehardens
• dehardening
• dehardened

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include harden, unharden, induratize, relent, soften, weaken.

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