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austenitize

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aus·​ten·​it·​ize | \ ˈȯstənəˌtīz \
variants: or austenize \ -​təˌnīz \
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Definition of austenitize

: to produce austenite of (a ferrous alloy) by heating above the transformation temperature

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“Austenitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/austenitize. Accessed 16 May. 2022.

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