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Contraction

Scope note

The action or process of becoming smaller, shorter, or pressed together. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054118

Broader Terms used

<size-related changes>

Narrower Terms used

shrinkage

Equivalent Terms used

contracted

Created

13yrs ago

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