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.
A water temperature of 120Â°F does not kill the Legionella bacteria; a minimum temperature of 140Â°F is required at which Legionellae dies in 32 minutes. Hence it is recommended that the water heater be set at a temperature of 140Â°F. The Legionella disinfection range is 158 â 176 Â°F.