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Princeton's WordNet

1. (adj) softening
the process of becoming softer
"refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"

2. (adj) demulcent, emollient, salving, softening
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

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Webster Dictionary

1. softening
of Soften

2. softening
a. & n. from Soften, v

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