Softens

Snow softens all sounds.

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This cream softens, regenerates and relieves the driest hands.

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Scientists say that as the meltwater fills the sub-glacial lakes it brings with it stored heat — called latent heat — from the surface’s comparatively warm atmosphere which then softens the surrounding ice.

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Research on HCAs has made some people afraid to cook meat on a barbecue grill. On a grill, the meat heats over coals or a gas or open fire. But studies have found that adding spices to meat before cooking at high temperatures may reduce harmful chemicals. This can be done by preparing a marinade and placing it on the meat before cooking. Marinades usually contain spices and herbs added to vinegar, wine or oil. This liquid mixture also softens the meat.

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