strain hardening

American  

noun

1. work-hardening.

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strain hardening British  

noun

1. a process in which a metal is permanently deformed in order to increase its resistance to further deformation

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Example Sentences

This is an example of work, or strain, hardening — the strengthening of a material through plastic deformation.

From Nature

This behavior, known as strain hardening, leads to the formation of stable filaments that resist breaking up into droplets, which makes it impossible to create uniform spray.

From Scientific American