- ausform
- \\ˈȯsˌfȯ(ə)rm, -ȯ(ə)m\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: austenitic + deform; from the deformation's taking place while the steel is still in the austenitic form: to subject (steel) to deformation and then to quenching and tempering in order to increase the strength, ductility, and resistance to fatigue failure
Useful english dictionary. 2012.