English dictionary

hardening

/'h/A/rd/-/n/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

noun.process

Examples
The hardening of concrete.

Synonyms curing set solidification solidifying

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of making something harder (firmer or tighter or more compact)

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
Making hard or harder.

noun

Source: webster1913