SHRINKAGE

shrinkage. Shrinkage, n. a shrinking, contraction

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Shrink″age (?), n. 1. 1. The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement.
2. 2. The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc.
3. 3. Decrease in value; depreciation.