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.
1 Most pathogenic bacteria grow at these temperatures. 2  Thermophilic bacteria. 3  These microorganisms grow at higher temperatures such as 110Â°F - 150Â°F. 4  Temperature is the most widely used method of controlling bacterial growth. However, many bacteria grow under either condition and they are facultative anaerobes. 2  Temperature -- Bacteria in general are capable of growing over a wide range of temperatures and are usually classified according to the temperature at which they grow.