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Meaning of supercontracted in English:

supercontracted

adjective

Biochemistry Textiles

  • That has undergone supercontraction.

Pronunciation

supercontracted

/ˌsuːpəkənˈtraktɪd/ /ˌsjuːpəkənˈtraktɪd/

Origin

1930s. From super- + contracted, after supercontraction.