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CURING

(noun, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Curing.

Curing - as a noun

The process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

Example: "The hardening of concrete"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hardening14set3solidification20solidifying19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8activity16natural actionnatural process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Curing - as a verb

To restore to health.

Example: "Unaided nature cured him."

To bring (a disease or its bad effects) to an end.

Example: "Unaided nature cured his ailments."

To cause to be rid of (a defect).

Example: "Experience will cure him of his naïveté."

To prepare or alter especially by chemical or physical processing for keeping or use.

Example: "The smoke and heat cures the meat."

To bring about a cure of any kind.

To be undergoing a chemical or physical process for preservation or use.

Example: "The meat was put in the smokehouse to cure."

To preserve (food), typically by salting

To solidify or gel.

Example: "The parts were curing in the autoclave."

To become healed.

To pay heed; to care; to give attention.

Example Sentences

"The curing process for the meat took several days."
"The curing salts gave the fish a distinct flavor."
"We need to monitor the curing time for the concrete."
"The curing compound helped to protect the newly poured concrete."
"She applied a curing ointment to her skin to alleviate the rash."
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Word Game Points

Is CURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, curing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, curing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, curing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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