shrinkage

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(shring′kij)

Collocations for "shrinkage"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "shrinkage" in context.

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shrinkage

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. [fabric, cotton, wool] shrinkage
  2. may [cause, result in] shrinkage
  3. in order to [prevent, avoid] shrinkage
  4. [tissue, brain, bone] shrinkage
  5. the shrinkage of [concrete, wood, floor slabs]
  6. allow for [residual, some] shrinkage
  7. when the shrinkage [occurs, sets in, happens]
  8. shrinkage through [improper, incorrect] washing
n as adj
  1. [led to, resulted in] shrinkage cracks
  2. the formation of shrinkage cracks
'shrinkage' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
shrink - shrinking

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