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noun
Any change of a substance from one physical state (solid, liquid or gas) to another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: physical
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: change
Narrower terms: aeration, passage, transition, meddling, tampering, transfer, transference, termination, ending, conclusion, nullification, override, reversal, beginning, start, commencement, arousal, rousing, cooking, cookery, preparation, seasoning, infusion, improvement, beautification, decoration, worsening, degradation, debasement, change of color, soiling, soilure, dirtying, wetting, chew, chewing, mastication, manduction, defoliation, specialization, specialisation, spiritualization, spiritualisation
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