case-hardening

A form of case hardening — The process of imparting greater hardness to the surface of a piece of metal.

Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of case hardening.
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APA

case-hardening. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/case-hardening

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