verb (past participle) as in strong fondness

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hardened, stiffened, rigidified

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Example:With age, the wooden planks hardened and became brittle.

Definition:Made hard; rendered stiffer and less flexible or pliable due to age, treatment, or conditions.

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Example:The cold weather stiffened the rubber bands, making them hard to stretch.

Definition:Made stiffer and less flexible, often as a result of age, treatment, or temperature changes.

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Example:Long exposure to high temperatures rigidified the polymer, making it less flexible.

Definition:Made more rigid and less flexible, often due to extreme conditions or treatment.

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