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.
What Pathogenic Bacteria Need to Grow. 1  Temperature-Bacteria grow best in the temperature range between 4ÂºC and 60ÂºC. 2  Temperature below 4ÂºC, and temperature between 60ÂºC and 74ÂºC, will not kill bacteria, but it will not allow them to multiply enough times to cause an illness. Temperature-Bacteria grow best in the temperature range between 4ÂºC and 60ÂºC. 2  Temperature below 4ÂºC, and temperature between 60ÂºC and 74ÂºC, will not kill bacteria, but it will not allow them to multiply enough times to cause an illness.