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.”

Synonyms

  • partially harden
  • somewhat harden

Antonyms

  • melt
  • soften