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coarsen

/ˈkɔːsən/

/ˈkɔrsən/

Translations

coarsenverb

coarsened

Past Simple

coarsened

Past Participle

coarsening

Gerund

/ˈkɔːsən/

/ˈkɔrsən/

The fabric will coarsen after several washes.

Ткань огрубеет после нескольких стирок.

Repeated exposure to the sun can coarsen the skin.

Повторное воздействие солнца может огрублять кожу.

Additional translations

Synonyms

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.