hydrogen embrittlement

noun

The absorption of hydrogen into a metal, and subsequent weakening, as can happen in some situations (such as in a pickling process, or after electroplating if no relief baking is done, or otherwise).

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Meanings

nounhydrogen embrittlement (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe absorption of hydrogen into a metal, and subsequent weakening, as can happen in some situations (such as in a pickling process, or after electroplating if no relief baking is done, or otherwise).
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