Hardening

usgb/ˈhɑːrdnɪŋ/
noun

The process of becoming firm or solid.

The concrete takes a few hours of hardening before it's ready for use.
Visual representation of "hardening" - The process of becoming firm or solid

Often appears as...

  • concrete hardening
  • soil hardening
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Physical Transformation

Hardening implies a change from flexible to rigid, often in a literal, physical sense.

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The hardening of wet clay creates a solid ceramic vase.
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Irreversible Change

The process of hardening is generally one-way, meaning the material doesn't easily return to its original state.

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Glass is formed through the hardening of melted sand.
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