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work-harden

[ wurk-hahrd-n ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to toughen or strengthen (a metal) by cold-working or another mechanical process.


work-harden

verb

  1. tr to increase the strength or hardness of (a metal) by a mechanical process, such as tension, compression, or torsion


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Derived Forms

  • ˈwork-ˌhardening, noun

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work-furloughwork hardening