Indurated

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.dʊ.reɪ.tɪd/

Definitions of indurated

verb to harden or solidify, typically through heat or pressure

Example Sentences

A1 The clay indurated in the sun.

A2 The concrete indurated quickly in the cold weather.

B1 The cheese indurated after being left out of the fridge for too long.

B2 The rock indurated over thousands of years, forming a solid structure.

C1 The lava indurated into solid rock after cooling down.

C2 The ancient ruins were made of indurated stone, standing the test of time.

Examples of indurated in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted the presence of an indurated mass during the physical examination.

informal The nurse said the wound looked indurated and needed further evaluation.

slang I can't believe how indurated that callus on my foot has become!

figurative His heart had become indurated after years of disappointment and betrayal.

Grammatical Forms of indurated

• past tense: indurated
• plural: indurates
• comparative: more indurated
• superlative: most indurated
• present tense: indurates
• future tense: will indurate
• perfect tense: has indurated
• continuous tense: is indurating
• singular: indurated
• positive degree: indurated
• infinitive: to indurate
• gerund: indurating
• participle: indurated

Origin and Evolution of indurated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indurated' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'indurare' meaning 'to harden'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a geological context to describe rocks that have become hardened or solidified, 'indurated' has evolved to also describe anything that has become hardened or toughened over time.