Softening

Esquema

Getty AAT: Processes and techniques by specific type

Jerarquía

condition changing processes > surface or structural changes

Descripción

The action of making a substance more physically soft or pliable; to lessen hardness or rigidity. This may refer to applications of softening agents or processes in treatment of materials such as leather or parchment to increase softness, smoothness, or plasticity.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300379468

Otros términos

  • softened [en]