curing
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5.4
- noun
- /ˈkjʊrɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
curado
- After curing, the cheese develops a firmer texture and enhanced flavor.
- curing time
- curing temperature
- curing process
Examples
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The casting and curing of the mortar specimens were carried out as per ASTM C192.
Academic text (2016) -
I've lengthened the curing process in the Dutch tradition.
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Afterwards, material is piled for the curing phase for five to six weeks.
Academic text (2001) -
The same number of specimens was placed in both curing cabinets.
Academic text (2016) -
As shown in this figure, in addition to the curing time, increasing the percent of fiber increases the tensile strength.
Academic text (2016) -
After 14 weeks of composting and curing, materials are passed through a CEC shaker screen with half-inch holes.
Academic text (2001) -
The curing process for concrete involves allowing it to dry thoroughly before use.
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Proper curing of the paint is essential for achieving a smooth and durable finish.
Synonyms
79
1.6
A change when a liquid turns into a solid because it gets very cold
12
5.6
The change from soft to hard
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6.1
A process that makes crystals when a liquid, melted rock, or gas cools
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4.6
A change in a material when it becomes more solid
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6.8
The change when a liquid or soft thing becomes hard, usually by cooling
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6.7
A process where crystals form again to make a solid pure
A process of becoming hard when a liquid cools or a wet material dries
Solid crystals form when a liquid cools or dries
Antonyms
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5.9
A slow change when something like a building or a person's health becomes worse
How Hard
- Specialized
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4.6
- Specialized
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5.4
- Specialized
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6.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Curing comes from the Latin root cura, which means 'care'. Think of it as 'taking care' of a material until it becomes hard and ready to use.