This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
induration
[ in-doo-rey-shuhn, -dyoo- ]
/ ˌɪn dʊˈreɪ ʃən, -dyʊ- /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
noun
the act of indurating.
the state of being indurated.
Geology.
- lithification.
- hardening of rock by heat or pressure.
Pathology.
- a hardening of an area of the body as a reaction to inflammation, hyperemia, or neoplastic infiltration.
- an area or part of the body that has undergone such a reaction.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Origin of induration
OTHER WORDS FROM induration
in·du·ra·tive, adjectivenon·in·du·ra·tive, adjectiveun·in·du·ra·tive, adjectiveWords nearby induration
indumentum, induna, induplicate, Induráin, indurate, induration, Indus, indusiate, indusium, industrial, industrial action
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023