Which is correct:
"hardenness" or "hardening"?

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hardenness

'Hardenness' is not a standard English word and is not commonly used.

This term is not correct in English. If you want to refer to the process of becoming hard or harder, use 'hardening' instead.

hardening

'Hardening' is the correct term in English to refer to the process of becoming hard or harder.

Use 'hardening' when describing the process of something becoming hard or harder. It is a common and accepted term in English.
Both 'hardenness' and 'hardening' are related to the process of becoming hard or harder, but 'hardening' is the correct and commonly used term in English. 'Hardenness' is not a standard English word.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

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