heat-treating

Definition of heat-treatingnext
present participle of heat-treat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heat-treating
Verb
  • If the first four episodes of Bridgerton’s swoon-worthy fourth season were about desperate, hungry yearning, then the final four were more about, er, consummation—complete with secret trysts, steaming hot baths, false identities, and genuinely big shocks.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
  • After steaming each section and while the area is still warm, scrub with an old toothbrush to lift any grime.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That, of course, is compounded by the direct impact of higher energy prices on consumers, such as when filling up the tank of heating one's home.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
  • No request seems too overwhelming here, from bringing in a tai chi instructor on a moment’s notice to heating a pool to 95 degrees for special exercise needs.
    Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • When oil begins boiling, about 2 minutes, very carefully add the onion, gently pushing into the oil.
    C.W. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The key is that this happens at cool temperatures, rather than boiling the liquid.
    William Jones, Ascend Agency, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Heat-treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heat-treating. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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