the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing most substances undergo contraction when cooled Synonyms compacting, compaction, condensation, condensing, constricting, constriction, contracting, compression, squeeze, squeezing, telescopingRelated Words abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, ...
The possibility of bacterial growth actually increases as food cools after cooking because the drop in temperature allows bacteria to thrive. But you can keep your food above the safe temperature of 140ËF by using a heat source like a chafing dish, warming tray, or slow cooker.
If you need to know with OCD certainty that your dishes are free of microscopic marauders, then hit sanitize. On this setting, the heating coils will bring the water to 150Â°Fâhot enough to eliminate 99.999 percent of bacteria, says Cheryl Luptowski, a home-safety expert at NSF International, which certifies dishwashers based on sanitation standards. A cycle this hot will also kill influenza and rhinoviruses.