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hardener

noun
/ˈhɑɹdn̩ɚ/US/ˈhɑːdn̩ə/UK

Etymology

From harden + -er.

  1. inherited from hardenen
  2. suffixed as hardener — “harden + er”

Definitions

  1. One who, or that which, hardens.

    • the hardener of hearts

  2. A chemical substance added to something in order to harden it

    A chemical substance added to something in order to harden it; used especially with paints, varnishes and resins.

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