Contraction and Tempering

Contraction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

Tempering and contraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempering" instead a noun "Contraction".

Nearby Words: contract, contracted, contracting, contractual, contractor

Tempering noun - Hardening something by heat treatment.

Contraction and tempering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contraction" instead a noun "Tempering".

Nearby Words: temper, tempered, temperance