heat-treat

verb

heat-treated; heat-treating; heat-treats

transitive verb

: to subject to heat
especially : to treat (a material, such as metal) by heating and cooling in a way that will produce desired properties
heat treater noun
heat treatment noun

Examples of heat-treat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some yogurts are heat-treated, which kills the cultures. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024 The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break, which could result in a loss of motive power and inability to hold the vehicle in park, the company said in a NHTSA report. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023 All sockets are stamped for easy identification, and the bases are heat-treated for durability. Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023 Its hardware is made to resist rust, and the cedar wood construction is heat-treated. Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 31 July 2023 The knife has an overall length of 10.5 inches, and the blade has been heat-treated to ensure a more pronounced edge, ease of resharpening, and durability. Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023 This design is made with polypropylene, and the edges are heat-treated to help prevent fraying and wear. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2023 All Snap-On wrenches are manufactured from alloy steel, heat-treated, and coated with nickel chrome for long-term durability. Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2023 And the edges are heat-treated to prevent fraying for durability and longevity. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heat-treat was in 1907

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“Heat-treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat-treat. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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