semiharden
/ˌsɛmɪˈhɑːrdən/Definitions
1. verb
to harden partially or to some degree
“The ice will semiharden overnight in the cold temperatures.”
2. verb
to make partially or to some degree hard
“The treatment will semiharden the surface, making it less slippery.”
3. verb
to become partially or to some degree hard
“The paint will semiharden in a few minutes.”
4. noun
the state of being partially or to some degree hard
“The semihardness of the dough made it difficult to knead.”