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coarsened

UK
/ˈkɔːsənd/
US
/ˈkɔrsənd/

Translations

coarsenedadjective
more coarsened
Comp.
most coarsened
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːsənd/
US
/ˈkɔrsənd/
grossierSe dit d’un langage ou d’une manière devenue moins raffinée, plus vulgaire.
His coarsened language shocked the guests at the formal dinner.
Son langage grossier a choqué les invités lors du dîner officiel.
rugueuxQui a une texture ou une surface rendue plus grossière, plus dure.
The coarsened fabric felt uncomfortable against her skin.
Le tissu rugueux était désagréable contre sa peau.
Synonyms
roughened
hardened
rugged
unrefined
crude
coarsenverb

coarsened

Past Simple

coarsened
Past Simple
coarsened
Past Participle
coarsening
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɔːsən/
US
/ˈkɔrsən/
grossirSens technique et concret : faire grossir des grains, des particules ou rendre une texture plus grossière.
During prolonged annealing, the alloy's precipitates coarsen, reducing its overall strength.
Lors d'un recuit prolongé, les précipités de l'alliage grossissent, ce qui réduit sa résistance globale.
vulgariserSens figuré : rendre moins raffiné, moins cultivé ou plus vulgaire.
The comedian's humor began to coarsen over the years, appealing to a broader but less sophisticated audience.
L'humour du comédien a commencé à se vulgariser au fil des années, séduisant un public plus large mais moins raffiné.
Additional translations
rugosifierEmploi rare ou technique pour l'idée de rendre une surface ou une matière plus rugueuse.
Synonyms
thicken
roughen
scrape
grate
abrade

Definitions

coarsenedadjective
Having a rough or hardened texture or surface.
The coarsened fabric felt uncomfortable against her skin.
Made less refined or more vulgar in manner or style.
His coarsened language shocked the guests at the formal dinner.
coarsenverb
To make or become rough or harsh in texture or quality.
The constant exposure to the sun and wind began to coarsen the fabric of the outdoor furniture.
To make or become less refined or cultured.
The comedian's humor began to coarsen over the years, appealing to a broader but less sophisticated audience.
In materials science, to cause grains or particles within a material to grow larger and fewer, typically during heat treatment.
During prolonged annealing, the alloy's precipitates coarsen, reducing its overall strength.
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