noun

hardening

noun

The process of becoming, or making something, harder or tougher.

"The hardening of the resin takes about 24 hours."

"Security experts recommended hardening of the network against attacks."

How to Use Hardening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or process of making something hard, tough, or resistant.

Common pairings

hardening process work hardening security hardening

hardenings plural

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The _____ of the resin takes about 24 hours.

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