dehardenとは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

deharden (三人称単数 現在形 dehardens, 現在分詞 dehardening, 過去形および過去分詞形 dehardened)

1. (transitive, intransitive) To make or become less hard (resistant to pressure).
   • 1930, Camera: A Practical Magazine for Photographers, volume 41:

     It is possible by careful adjustment of concentrations to deharden the gelatine and cut down any obnoxious soaking periods to convenient times.

   • 2015 December 19, “Impacts of Climate Change on the Timing of the Production Season of Maple Syrup in Eastern Canada”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0144844:

     Below freezing winter temperatures must last long enough for the tree to begin the dehardening process necessary for the beginning of sap production; should this period become too short, tree physiology and vigor could be affected which would reduce sap production.