retrogradation

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The retrogradation of wheat starch in bread is responsible for staling.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2016

As it cools down, the starch goes through a process called retrogradation and the molecules begin to to rearrange and realign themselves into a crystalline structure again.

From Forbes • Nov. 23, 2011

In truth, however, the retrogradation was much slighter than appeared on the surface.

From American Political Ideas Viewed from the Standpoint of Universal History by Fiske, John

The energy which they had expended in being "'moted" was as nothing to the delirious determination with which they fought for retrogradation.

From Little Aliens by Kelly, Myra

But the advantages are all outward; if there be any inward change, it is apparently retrogradation, not advancement.

From Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)