Uncure

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To undo the effects of curing; return (something) to an untreated state rare, transitive

    "The fabrics are finished and cured at the mill and are then cut and sewn into garments. The garment is pressed with a hot head press which temporarily uncures the resin, then re-cures it, permanently setting the garment into the desired shape."

Example

More examples

"The fabrics are finished and cured at the mill and are then cut and sewn into garments. The garment is pressed with a hot head press which temporarily uncures the resin, then re-cures it, permanently setting the garment into the desired shape."

Etymology

From un- + cure.

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