spheroidize

spheroidize
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˌdīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: spheroid + -ize
: to subject (an iron-base alloy) to prolonged heating near the critical temperature and then to slow cooling so that the iron carbide assumes a globular form — compare anneal, heat-treat

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • spheroidize — spheroid·ize …   English syllables

  • heat-treat — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb : to treat (as metals) by heating and cooling in a way that will produce desired properties (as hardness or ductility) compare anneal, harden, normalize, patent, spheroidize, temper; malleableize; graphitize * * * …   Useful english dictionary

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