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English adjective: softening | |||
| 1. | softening having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | ||
| Synonyms | demulcent, emollient, salving | ||
| Similar | soft | ||
| Antonyms | hard | ||
English noun: softening | |||
| 1. | softening (process) the process of becoming softer | ||
| Samples | Refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit. He observed the softening of iron by heat. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | action, activity, natural action, natural process | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | maceration | ||
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