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こうか 硬化
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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. hardening; vulcanization; vulcanisation; sclerosis; curing​Antonym: 軟化
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
2. hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; toughening​Antonym: 軟化
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
3. upturn (in the market); firming up​Finance, Antonym: 軟化
Wikipedia definition
4. Curing (chemistry)​Curing is a term in polymer chemistry and process engineering that refers to the toughening or hardening of a polymer material by cross-linking of polymer chains, brought about by chemical additives, ultraviolet radiation, electron beam or heat. In rubber, the curing process is also called vulcanization.
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