Meanings

degenerate fermions

to curl

muscle contraction

extremely grateful

stuck-at fault (chip, circuit)

degeneracy

reducing dependence on nuclear energy

frizz

elastic bandage

compression molding

to be wavy

reduction in working hours

reefing a sail

silk crepe

freeze concentration

compressed file

rigidity (e.g. muscular)

austerity measure

to draw in (one's body)

abridged edition