Deharden

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make or become less hard (resistant to pressure). ambitransitive

    "It is possible by careful adjustment of concentrations to deharden the gelatine and cut down any obnoxious soaking periods to convenient times."

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mollify

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"It is possible by careful adjustment of concentrations to deharden the gelatine and cut down any obnoxious soaking periods to convenient times."

Etymology

From de- + harden.

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