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adjective
in·du·rat·ed
ˈin-də-ˌrā-təd 
-dyə-
: having become firm or hard
indurated tissue
indurated volcanic sediment
Word History
First Known Use
1578, in the meaning defined above
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“Indurated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indurated. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.
Kids Definition
indurated
adjective
in·du·rat·ed
ˈin-d(y)ə-ˌrāt-əd
: having become firm or hard
indurated tissue
indurated clay
Medical Definition
indurated
adjective
in·du·rat·ed
ˈin-d(y)ə-ˌrāt-əd
: having become firm or hard especially by increase of fibrous elements
indurated tissue
an ulcer with an indurated border
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