cooling time
The amount of time required for an individual to calm down and think clearly after…The amount of time required for an individual to calm down and think clearly after being seriously provoked, allowing the individual to consider the consequences of their actions in order to make a rational decision.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The amount of time required for an individual to calm down and think clearly after being seriously provoked, allowing the individual to consider the consequences of their actions in order to make a rational decision.
Forms
plural: cooling times| Singular | cooling time |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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