Uncure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Uncure is a verb meaning (transitive, rare) To undo the effects of curing; return (something) to an untreated state.
Meaning
(transitive, rare) To undo the effects of curing; return (something) to an untreated state.
Example Sentences
Placement at 4°C "uncures" the slides, making the cover-slips slide around, so always leave them out for at least one night (manufacturer recommends 80 h) prior to examining the slides.
The fabrics are finished and cured at the mill and are then cut and sewn into garments. The garment is pressed with a hot head press which temporarily uncures the resin, then re-cures it, permanently setting the garment into the desired shape.
Word Forms
- uncures
- uncuring
- uncured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cure, uncause, uncurdle, unclear, unclew, uncancel.
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