austenitize
[ aw-stuh-ni-tahyz ]
/ ˈɔ stə nɪˌtaɪz /
verb (used with object), aus·ten·it·ized, aus·ten·it·iz·ing. Metallurgy.
to form austenite in (a ferrous alloy) by heating.
Nearby words
- austen,
- austen, jane,
- austenite,
- austenitic,
- austenitic stainless steel,
- auster,
- austere,
- austerely,
- austerity,
- austerlitz
Also especially British, aus·ten·it·ise.
Origin of austenitize
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