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coarsening

UK
/ˈkɔːsənɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔrsənɪŋ/

Translations

coarseningnoun
coarsenings
pl
The coarsening of the fabric was noticeable after several washes.
Le grossissement du tissu était perceptible après plusieurs lavages.
Additional translations
aspérisationTerme technique pour le fait de rendre une surface plus rugueuse.
Synonyms
roughening
degradation
deterioration
texturing
graining
coarseninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɔːsənɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔrsənɪŋ/
grossissantS’emploie surtout pour une action ou un effet qui rend quelque chose plus grossier, plus rude ou moins raffiné.
Some feared the policy would have a coarsening effect on the nation's culture.
Certains craignaient que cette politique ait un effet grossissant sur la culture du pays.
Synonyms
grainy
abrasive
harsh
crude
roughening
coarse
rough
coarsened
coarse-grained
coarsenverb

coarsening

Gerund

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
grate
scrape
roughen
abrade

Definitions

coarseningnoun
The process of becoming rough or less refined.
The coarsening of the fabric was noticeable after several washes.
A change in texture or quality, often becoming less delicate or more crude.
The coarsening of public discourse has been a concern for many citizens.
In materials science, the gradual increase in average grain or particle size of a material owing to the reduction of surface energy (Ostwald ripening).
Thermal treatment accelerates the coarsening of precipitates within the alloy.
coarseninggerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by becoming rough, crude, or less refined.
Some feared the policy would have a coarsening effect on the nation's culture.
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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