heat-treat
verb
heat-treated; heat-treating; heat-treats
: 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
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Scientists say there’s no evidence to suggest that people can contract the virus by consuming food that’s been pasteurized, or heat-treated — or properly cooked.
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Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
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
Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
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
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“Heat-treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat-treat. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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