uncure

present singular third person uncures · participle present uncuring · participle past uncured · past uncured

1. raretransitiveTo undo the effects of curing; return (something) to an untreated state

   Placement at 4°C "uncures" the slides, making the cover-slips slide around, so always leave them out for at least one night (manufacturer recommends 80 h) prior to examining the slides.

   2008, Elizabeth Vincan, Wnt Signaling: Volume 1: Pathway Methods and Mammalian Models

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   The fabrics are finished and cured at the mill and are then cut and sewn into garments. The garment is pressed with a hot head press which temporarily uncures the resin, then re-cures it, permanently setting the garment into the desired shape.

   1965, University of Maryland, Bulletin - Issues 201-252