Third-person singular simple present indicative form of soften up

A device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water by passing it through an ion exchange resin.

The removal of calcium and magnesium ions from water, or their replacement with sodium, either by chemical reaction or by ion exchange.

Any medication used to introduce water and/or fat to the contents of the patient's intestines, making those contents more likely to pass out in the feces.

plural of stool softener

plural of fabric softener

A chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer by coating the surface of the cloth fibers with a thin layer of chemicals; these chemicals have lubricant properties and are electrically conductive, thus making the fibers feel smoother and preventing buildup of static electricity; usually available as a liquid or as dryer sheets.

plural of water softener

To make softer. / (by extension, idiomatic) To appease someone in order to make them more receptive to an idea or proposal. / To become less committed to something.

present participle of soften up