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stiffening::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | rigidification, rigidifying |
| Type of | natural action, action, natural process, activity |
| Has types | rigor mortis |
| Derivation | stiffen |
Examples of stiffening
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Penalties are stiffening for paparazzi driving recklessly in pursuit of stars.
From the ocregister.com
Stiffening induces molecular changes that promote cancerous behavior in cells.
From the sciencedaily.com
There has been a stiffening of sellers'once weakening resistance to cutting prices.
From the time.com
The cause is a stiffening of the lenses, which also become denser and drier.
From the signonsandiego.com
It was stiffening up at half-time, so it was wise not to play on it for much longer.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
Eyeball stiffening has previously been shown to work by German researchers.
From the newscientist.com
After that, you've got an unanticipated stiffening of enemy resistance.
From the washingtonpost.com
Stiffening occurs in the band of tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot.
From the delawareonline.com
James said the spams are in his lower back and he has been stiffening up during halftime.
From the sportingnews.com
- The act of becoming stiff; "stiffening his shoulders, he prepared to advance"
- In bookbinding, stiffening is a process whereby paperback books are reinforced for use in libraries, without change to their fundamental binding structure. It is in use at several academic libraries in the United States, including those at Cornell University and Johns Hopkins University.
- An item, material or feature that makes something stiffer than it would be without it
- Originally gum Arabic, mucilage, shellac or gelatin, now superseded by cellulose or PVA based chemicals. It is applied by hand or dipped, to stiffen felt or straw.
- Become stiff or stiffer; "He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room"
- Restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations"
