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Shrinking

Shrinking Meaning & Definition
Shrinking Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Shrinking?

[n] the act of becoming less
[n] process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Shrinking: shrinkage

Related Terms | Find terms related to Shrinking:

See Also | compression | condensation | contraction | decrease | decrease | diminution | drop-off | lessening | miniaturisation | miniaturization | reduction | step-down

Shrinking In Webster's Dictionary

\Shrink"ing\, a. & n. from {Shrink}. {Shrinking head} (Founding), a body of molten metal connected with a mold for the purpose of supplying metal to compensate for the shrinkage of the casting; -- called also {sinking head}, and {riser}.

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