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coarsening

/kɔːˈsɛnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does coarsening mean?

verb

The process of becoming coarser or less refined; the act of making something less smooth or more rough.

Example

"The coarsening of the sandstone over time made it difficult to work with."

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