hardener
1. A substance or mixture of substances added to
an adhesive to promote or control the curing
reaction by taking part in it. The term is also
used to designate a substance used to increase the
degree of hardness of the cured adhesive. See
also: PLASTICIZER
(1) . 2. A substance added to paints or
varnishes to provide a harder finish. (309 )
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