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roughening


Meanings
  • Verb

    The process of making a surface rough or more irregular.


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roughen , roughened , roughening , roughens
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'roughening' is from the Old English 'rūgan' meaning 'to be rough' or 'to roar'.


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  1. The process of roughening surfaces is often used in various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, and automotive repair.

  2. Roughening the surface of a material can improve its adhesion properties, making it easier to bond with other substances.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sandpapering: A common method used to roughen surfaces, involving the use of sandpaper.

  2. Rasping: Another method used to roughen surfaces, involving the use of a rasp tool.


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In literature, 'roughening' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's emotional growth or personal development. In art, it can refer to the technique of applying texture or roughness to a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "roughening"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a piece of wood being sanded down, becoming rougher and more textured with each pass of the sandpaper.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'roughening' with the sensation of touching a rough surface, such as sandpaper or a tree bark.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'roughening' as 'rough' + 'henning', where 'henning' is an imaginary verb meaning 'to make something rough'.


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