superhardening

/ˌsupərˈhɑrdənɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
adjective
  1. 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.
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