Sentence examples for merely softened from inspiring English sources

Also, they soften and flow as the glass transition temperature of polystyrene (about 100° C, or 212° F) is approached, and they are completely dissolved (and not merely softened) by suitable liquids.

Even Capability Brown, capable of levelling hills, moving villages and flooding valleys for other clients, merely softened the edges of the old formal scheme - drastic alterations, he said, would "unravel the mysteries of the garden".

Also, they soften and flow as the glass-transition temperature (the temperature below which the molecules are locked in a rigid, glassy state) of polystyrene (about 100 °C [212 °F]) is approached, and they are completely dissolved (and not merely softened) by suitable liquids.

But the Security Council is waiting to see if the Bush administration merely softened its tactics for this negotiation, or whether it changed its goals, opening the possibility that Mr. Hussein could stay in power if he gives up all his illegal weapons.

It was detected at the cavitaion level only (detectable softened floor, undermined enamel or softened wall).

Cook, stirring, until softened but not browned.

Cook until softened, but not coloured.

Cook gently until softened, but not coloured (about 5 minutes).

Cook until softened but not browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

Sauté gently until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.

Add garlic and sauté until softened but not browned.