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.