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Meaning of uncure | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

To undo the effects of curing; return (something) to an untreated state

rare, transitive

Examples

“The fabrics are finished and cured at the mill and are then cut and sewn into garments. The garment is pressed with a hot head press which temporarily uncures the resin, then re-cures it, permanently setting the garment into the desired shape.”
“Placement at 4°C "uncures" the slides, making the cover-slips slide around, so always leave them out for at least one night (manufacturer recommends 80 h) prior to examining the slides.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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