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Translations for „softening“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

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I . soften [ˈsɑːfən, Brit ˈsɒf-] VB intr

II . soften [ˈsɑːfən, Brit ˈsɒf-] VB trans

soften grief

soften iron

soften leather

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If callus development exhibiting tear formation is present, the focus should be on softening the skin with preparations containing urea or salicylic acid. en.wikipedia.org

These fumes may also come from phthalates and other plastic-softening chemicals (plasticizers) that evaporate (or outgas) over time. en.wikipedia.org

In addition to its softening qualities the grape also adds a stabilizing agent and enhanced perfume to the red wine. en.wikipedia.org

But some world leaders are seeing signs of softening rhetoric from the famously bumptious billionaire, and have expressed hope that he will engage with the rest of the world. thenewdaily.com.au

The next day a second carrier strike hit defensive positions softening enemy emplacements in preparation for landings on the 31st. en.wikipedia.org

For quasibrittle materials, measuring the size effect on the peak loads (and on the specimen softening after the peak load) is the simplest approach. en.wikipedia.org

The stud is then deformed through the softening of the plastic to form a head which mechanically locks the two components together. en.wikipedia.org

Some compounds, such as ethoxylated phosphate esters, have softening, anti-static, and surfactant properties. en.wikipedia.org

These plantings had the effect of softening the parks' prim formal design. en.wikipedia.org

Both of these provisions were created with the intention of softening the effect of the draft on pacifists, the anti-draft movement, and the propertied classes. en.wikipedia.org

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