verb to harden or solidify, typically through heat or pressure
In civil engineering, 'indurated' may refer to concrete or other construction materials that have hardened and become durable over time.
In material science, 'indurated' is used to describe materials that have been hardened or strengthened through processes such as heat treatment or compression.
In geology, 'indurated' is used to describe rocks that have become hardened or solidified through natural processes such as heat and pressure.
In archaeology, 'indurated' can be used to describe artifacts or structures that have become hardened or solidified over time, making them more resistant to decay.
In soil science, 'indurated' refers to soil that has become compacted and hardened, often making it difficult for plant roots to penetrate.
In medical writing, 'indurated' may be used to describe a hardened area of tissue.
Psychologists may use 'indurated' to refer to a fixed or hardened mindset in a patient.
Geologists may use 'indurated' to describe rock formations that have become hardened over time.
Dermatologists may use 'indurated' to describe a hardened area of skin.
Archaeologists may use 'indurated' to describe hardened artifacts or structures found during excavations.