HARDENER

Etymology

Noun

hardener (plural hardeners)

One who, or that which, hardens.

A chemical substance added to something in order to harden it; used especially with paints, varnishes and resins.

Anagrams

• reharden

Source: Wiktionary


Hard"en*er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, hardens; specif., one who tempers tools.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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