indurate

UK
/ˈɪndjʊəreɪt/
US
/ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

Translations

indurateverb
indurated
Past Simple
indurated
Past Participle
indurating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪndjʊreɪt/
US
/ˈɪndəˌreɪt/
The clay will indurate when exposed to high temperatures.
Глина затвердеет при воздействии высоких температур.
The harsh experiences indurated his heart.
Жестокие переживания ожесточили его сердце.
Additional translations
indurateadjective
more indurate
Comp.
most indurate
Super.
UK
/ˈɪndjʊəreɪt/
US
/ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/
His indurate heart showed no compassion.
Его ожесточённое сердце не проявляло сострадания.
The indurate clay made it difficult to dig.
Затвердевшая глина затрудняла копание.
Additional translations

Definitions

indurateverb
To make hard or harder; to harden.
The intense heat indurated the clay, making it suitable for pottery.
To make callous or unfeeling; to inure.
Years of hardship indurated him to the suffering of others.
To become hard or harder.
The soil indurated over time, making it difficult for plants to grow.
indurateadjective
Hardened or callous, especially in feeling or behavior.
The indurate criminal showed no remorse for his actions.
Physically hardened, often referring to tissues or substances.
The indurate clay was difficult to break apart with a shovel.