Coarsened: meaning, definitions and examples

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coarsened

 

[ หˆkษ”หrzษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process of making

Coarsened is the past tense of the verb 'coarsen,' which means to make something rougher or to reduce its fineness or smoothness. This term is often used in various contexts, such as cooking, materials science, and textile manufacturing. For example, in cooking, a finely ground substance can be coarsened by grinding it less finely. In materials science, processes that alter the texture of a material often involve coarsening it, which can affect its properties and how it interacts with other materials.

Synonyms

roughened, ruggedized, texturized

Examples of usage

  • The chef coarsened the breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
  • The glass was coarsened to improve its grip.
  • During the process, the clay became coarsened and more difficult to work with.

Translations

Translations of the word "coarsened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rugoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grobschlรคchtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chropowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grossier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกspero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ groba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั–ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒญแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kobud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกspero

Etymology

The word 'coarsen' is derived from the Middle English word 'corsen,' which can be traced back to the Old French term 'coarser.' The French term and its Latin root 'coarser' both refer to the idea of making something rough or coarse. Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, particularly in craftsmanship and trades where the texture of materials is crucial. As language evolved, 'coarsen' adapted to encompass a broader range of applications beyond physical textures, including metaphorical uses in literature and speech. The evolution reflects changing societal values towards craftsmanship, aesthetics, and even abstract concepts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,354, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.