cure time
Hardening wait period
Cure time is the period required for a material to fully harden or set after application.
Adhesives, epoxies, concrete, and coatings all have specified cure times that must elapse before the material reaches full strength or durability: Allow 24 hours cure time before applying a second coat.
Cure time depends on temperature, humidity, and material thickness—distinct from drying time, which addresses only surface readiness.
- hardeningBecoming less soft
- settingContext of events
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- concreteSolid building mixture
- resinViscous plant secretion
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cure timeworking time
Hours spent employed
prep time · liquid phase · processing time · green state · drying time
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