Meaning of the word indurated in English

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indurated

US /ˈɪn.dʊˌreɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˈɪn.dʒʊə.reɪ.tɪd/

Adjective

1.

hardened; made hard or tough

Example:
The prolonged pressure caused the skin to become indurated.
The old wood was so indurated that it was difficult to cut.
2.

made unfeeling or hardened in attitude or character

Example:
Years of hardship had left him indurated to suffering.
His heart had become indurated by repeated betrayals.