curingagent
nounUK /ˈkjʊərɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/
US /ˈkjʊrɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/
A curing agent is a helper that makes a soft material turn hard.
The worker mixed a curing agent into the glue so it would set quickly.
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2. A substance added to epoxy or resin to make it harden.
Add the curing agent to the resin and stir well.
3. A chemical that helps rubber become strong and stretchy.
Sulfur acts as a curing agent in rubber.
4. A person or thing that helps someone get better from an illness.
The doctor acted as a curing agent for the sick child.