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Softening Definition & Meaning

softening
adjective
  1. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
noun
  1. the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

"Softening" in song lyrics

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  • "trying to keep you knot until your spine softening"
    Omni f/ Ali Baba, Tha Beloved, Malkovich, Pudgemcee, Universal — Acid
  • "non-salt water softening"
    AOL — AOL
  • "water softening"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with softening

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Frequently asked questions

What does softening mean?
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"
What part of speech is softening?
Softening is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does softening have?
Softening has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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