hardener

English

Etymology

harden +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈhɑɹdn̩ɚ/, /ˈhɑɹdənɚ/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈhɑːdn̩ə/, /ˈhɑːdənə/

Noun

hardener (plural hardeners)

1. One who, or that which, hardens.

   the hardener of hearts

2. A chemical substance added to something in order to harden it; used especially with paints, varnishes and resins.

Anagrams

• reharden