heat-treat

(-trēt′)

transitive verb

to heat and cool (a metal) so as to change its ductility or other properties in a desired way

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transitive verb heat-treat·ed, heat-treat·ing, heat-treats

To treat (metal, for example) by alternate heating and cooling in order to produce desired characteristics, such as increased hardness; temper.

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