Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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muscular contraction | Yes | No | No | No |
shortening | Yes | No | No | No |
muscular contraction (noun) | shortening (noun) |
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(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) | act of decreasing in length |
fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods |