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Noun: hardener  haa(r)d-(u-)nu(r)
  1. One that hardens, especially a substance added to varnish or paint to give it a harder surface or finish
    "The carpenter added a hardener to the epoxy to ensure a durable finish"
     
  2. A substance added to increase the hardness or durability of a material
    "Epoxy resin requires a hardener to cure properly"

Derived forms: hardeners

Type of: agent

Encyclopedia: Hardener