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indurate

1. in.du.rate \'in-d(y)*-r*t, in-'d(y)u.r-*t\ aj : physically or morally 
   hardened 
2. in.du.rate \'in-d(y)*-.ra-t\ \.in-d(y)*-'ra--sh*n\ \'in-d(y)*-.ra-t-iv, 
   in-'d(y)u.r-*t-\ vb [L induratus, pp. of indurare, fr. in- + durare to 
   hard]en, fr. durus hard - more at DURING 1: to make unfeeling, stubborn, or 
   obdurate  2: to make hardy : INURE  3a: to make hard {great heat ~s clay}  
   3b: to increase the fibrous elements of {indurated tissue}  4: to establish 
   firmly : CONFIRM  1: to grow hard : HARDEN  2: to become established  - 
   in.du.ra.tion n