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.
of Bacteria. Since bacteria grow in many environments from artic oceans to hot springs, it is not surprising that the optimum growth temperatures vary. Bacteria from the human gut grow well at body temperature (37 C) but bacteria from plants may be killed at that temperature.ere are some suggested temperatures. 1  several days at 4 C. 2  2 days at 4 C; then 1 or 2 days at r.t. 3  two days at room temperture. 4  one or two days at 37 C. 5  24 hours at 55 C protect against drying and use twice the amount of agar to counter drying. 6  24 hours at 55 C; then 2 days at room temperature.