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Hardening

usgb/ˈhɑːrdnɪŋ/Volume
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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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