slowstraightening
nounUK /ˌsləʊˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
US /ˌsloʊˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
The act of making something straight very slowly.
The slowstraightening of the bent wire took almost an hour.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A gradual process of becoming honest or morally upright.
His slowstraightening after years of bad habits impressed everyone.
3. In hair care, the gentle relaxing of curls over time.
She preferred slowstraightening with a warm comb to harsh chemicals.
4. The steady correction of a crooked path or course.
The slowstraightening of the river's bend changed the shape of the field.