Coarsening: meaning, definitions and examples

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coarsening

 

[ หˆkษ”หrsษ™nษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

material science

Coarsening refers to the process by which small particles or grains grow larger at the expense of smaller ones. This phenomenon can occur in various material systems, such as metals or polymers, and is typically driven by thermodynamic factors. As the grains coarsen, the overall surface energy of the system may decrease, which is often favorable from a thermodynamic perspective. Coarsening is an important consideration in materials engineering as it can affect the mechanical properties and overall performance of materials.

Synonyms

enlargement, expansion, growth

Examples of usage

  • The coarsening of grain structures can lead to reduced strength.
  • Researchers study the coarsening process to improve material sustainability.
  • Coarsening can impact the electrical properties of certain materials.
Context #2 | Verb

process improvement

Coarsening, in a broader context, can refer to the act of making something coarser or less fine. This might apply to manufacturing or cooking processes where the granularity of a material or ingredient needs to be adjusted. Such modifications can affect texture, flavor, and other properties. For instance, coarsening a mixture might enhance its stability or alter its physical characteristics.

Synonyms

increase granularity, roughen, thicken

Examples of usage

  • The baker decided to coarsen the flour for a more rustic bread.
  • To improve the texture, the chef opted to coarsen the spices.
  • Coarsening the mixture can lead to a thicker consistency.

Translations

Translations of the word "coarsening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coarsening

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เคฟเคจเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vergrรถberung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memperkasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑั–ัˆะฐ ะพะฑั€ะพะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgrubienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grossissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrandamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabalaลŸtฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู…ูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaytarma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agrandamiento

Etymology

The term 'coarsening' derives from the adjective 'coarse,' which has its roots in Middle English 'cors' implying roughness or lack of refinement. The word evolved from the Old French 'cors,' which links back to Latin 'crassus,' meaning thick or fat. The suffix '-ing' is a common gerund formation in English, converting the adjective into a noun that represents the action or process of becoming coarse. Historically, the concept of coarsening has been relevant in various fields such as geology, material sciences, and culinary arts, referring to the evolution of structure, texture, or consistency over time or through specific processes. Over the years, the term has found widespread usage in scientific literature, particularly in discussing materials behavior under different thermal and mechanical conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,029, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.