superhardening
/ˌsupərˈhɑrdənɪŋ/
noun
- The process of making a material extremely hard.
- New research in superhardening could lead to stronger building materials.
- Superhardening of metals is common in the aerospace industry.
- The company specializes in the superhardening of cutting tools.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or used for making materials extremely hard.
- The superhardening furnace operates at over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The superhardening process takes several hours to complete.
- They added a superhardening chemical to the mixture.