CASE-HARDEN Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

case-harden

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Definition of case-harden

as in to temper

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Whisking constantly, ladle 2 cups of the hot rice mixture into the bowl with the eggs to temper them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
The yogurt also helps to temper the heat from smoky-spicy gochujang, the assertive and versatile Korean hot pepper paste.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026

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The telecom giant plans to use D-Wave’s quantum annealing technology to tackle complex optimization problems across its network operations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Over the next five years, real value will come from applying quantum principles, such as annealing and probabilistic optimization, to supply chains, finance and logistics before fault-tolerant quantum arrives.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Definition of anneal

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During fabrication, the materials are dissolved in a solvent and then crystallize as the solvent evaporates.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
There was also a sense of celebration at completing five years of the three day, bi-annual event, which has been crystallizing and finding a sharper focus each season.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of crystallize

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Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
The first film follows a group of French high-school students who travel to Naples on a school trip to discover the ruins of Pompeii and the bodies petrified by Vesuvius.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 May 2026

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