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harden
[ hahr-dn ]
/ ˈhɑr dn /
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Other definitions for harden (2 of 2)
Harden
[ hahr-dn ]
/ ˈhɑr dn /
noun
Sir Arthur, 1865–1940, English biochemist: Nobel Prize 1929.
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British Dictionary definitions for harden (1 of 2)
harden1
/ (ˈhɑːdən) /
verb
to make or become hard or harder; freeze, stiffen, or set
to make or become more hardy, tough, or unfeeling
to make or become stronger or firmerthey hardened defences
to make or become more resolute or sethardened in his resolve
(intr) commerce
- (of prices, a market, etc) to cease to fluctuate
- (of price) to rise higher
See also harden off, harden up
British Dictionary definitions for harden (2 of 2)
harden2
/ (ˈhɑːdən) /
noun
a rough fabric made from hards
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