| 单词 | to take a set |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto take a set a. The action of setting or hardening, or the condition of being set. to take a set: to set. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > constitution of matter > density or solidity > state of being thick enough to retain form > [noun] > process or fact of becoming stiff or hard stiffness1639 setting1791 set1837 the world > matter > constitution of matter > density or solidity > state of being thick enough to retain form > be thick enough to retain form [verb (intransitive)] > become stiff in consistency > set fastena1425 set1736 to take a set1837 1837 J. T. Smith tr. L. J. Vicat Pract. & Sci. Treat. Mortars & Cements 53 The ‘time of set’ may sometimes transgress the prescribed limits. 1839 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. 2 69/1 Before the cement was perfectly hardened and had taken a set. 1923 Rep. Progr. Appl. Chem. VIII. 231 The time of set has been found to depend upon the proportion of combined water..in the hydrated calcium aluminate. 1923 Rep. Progr. Appl. Chem. VIII. 23 Removal of water..results in the time of set being reduced. 1957 V. J. Kehoe Technique Film & Television Make-up xii. 149 Warm weather hastens the set of the material, so chilling the bowl is advisable to slow down the set. 1963 D. Seton Essent. Mod. Cookery 156 The use of lemon juice or citric or tartaric acid is essential to ensure a good set [in marmalade]. < as lemmas |
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