toughening

UK
/ˈtʌfənɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʌfənɪŋ/

Translations

tougheningnoun
toughenings
pl
The toughening of the rules was necessary to ensure safety.
Ужесточение правил было необходимо для обеспечения безопасности.
The toughening of the steel improves its durability.
Закалка стали улучшает её прочность.
tougheninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtʌf.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʌf.ən.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe processes, agents, or treatments that increase toughness.
toughenverb

toughening

Gerund

toughened
Past Simple
toughened
Past Participle
toughening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʌfən/
US
/ˈtʌfən/
The government plans to toughen the laws on pollution.
Правительство планирует ужесточать законы о загрязнении.
The coach wants to toughen the players before the championship.
Тренер хочет закалять игроков перед чемпионатом.
Additional translations

Definitions

tougheningnoun
The process of making something stronger or more resilient.
The toughening of the glass made it more resistant to shattering.
tougheninggerund / present participle
Having the property or purpose of making something stronger or more resilient.
The toughening glaze improves the durability of the ceramic tiles.
toughenverb
To make or become stronger or more resilient.
The coach implemented a new training regimen to toughen the players for the upcoming season.
To make or become more strict or severe.
The government decided to toughen the regulations on emissions to combat pollution.