Toughening

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  • v. Present participle of toughen.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The final process in the metallurgic treatment of copper ores, by which the last traces of foreign metals are removed as far as possible, and the copper brought, to what is called in England tough pitch. See poling. 2.
    • Word Usage
    "Mr. Koch told The Wall Street Journal that he's long supported the idea of toughening the punishment for violence against elected officials."
    Verb Form
    toughened    toughening    toughens   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    strengthen   
    Cross Reference
    anneal    harden    toughened glass   
    Hyponym
    harden    season   
    Form
    toughened    toughening   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    strengthen    indurate    inure   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    muffin   
     
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