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.
Bacteria love temperatures that revolve around the temperature of our body (36.6Âº C, 98.6Âº F). Holding products at higher temperatures (greater than 130Âº F, 54Âº C) restricts the growth of bacteria. Increasing temperatures over 60Âº C (140Âº F) will start killing them.