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 In order to kill pathogenic bacteria you need temperatures above 74ÂºC. 2  Temperature is the easiest factor to control in order to prevent bacterial growth. 3  Protein-Pathogenic bacteria and spoilage bacteria grow best in high protein food such as poultry and seafood.