hærdende
Hærdende is a Danish term used primarily as an adjective or participle meaning "hardening" or "curing." It derives from the verb hærde, to harden. The word is used across several technical domains to describe processes, materials, or substances that cause or undergo hardening.
In polymer chemistry and materials engineering, hærdende refers to substances that initiate or promote curing of
In metallurgy and heat treatment, hærdning is the hardening of metals, especially steel, through heating and
In civil engineering, concrete and cement hardening is often described as curing as well, referring to hydration
English translations of hærdende depend on context, commonly "hardening" or "curing," and "hardener" for a substance