Meaning Of The Word Heat-treat

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What's The Definition Of Heat-treat?

heat-treat in American English
to heat and cool (a metal) so as to change its ductility or other properties in a desired way
transitive verb: to subject (a metal or alloy) to controlled heating and cooling to improve hardness or other properties

heat-treat in British English
verb: to apply heat to (a metal or alloy) in one or more temperature cycles to give it desirable properties

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