softening

Noun
  1. The process of becoming softer (synset 113578969)
    "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
    subtypes: maceration - softening due to soaking or steeping
Adjective
  1. Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin (synset 301157347)
    similar to: soft - yielding readily to pressure or weight
    same as: demulcent, emollient, salving

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