About The Word Shrinking
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Shrinking
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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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