softening
the process of becoming softer (Freq. 1) - refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit - he observed the softening of iron by heat • Derivationally related forms: soften • Hypernyms: natural process, natural action, action, activity • Hyponyms: maceration
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin (Freq. 1) • Syn: demulcent, emollient, salving • Similar to: soft • Derivationally related forms: emollient (for: emollient), demulcent (for: demulcent)
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