heat-treat
verb
heat-treated; heat-treating; heat-treats
: to subject to heat
especially
: to treat (a material, such as metal) by heating and cooling in a way that will produce desired properties
heat treater
noun
heat treatment
noun
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The automobile manufacturer said the front axle tie rod assemblies may have ball studs that have been heat-treated incorrectly.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
The winding pack was then insulated, heat-treated, and injected with resin.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 July 2024
Tamm’s other focus is heat-treating firewood to eliminate pests.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
It’s not yet known whether live virus can be transmitted to people who consume milk that hasn’t been heat-treated.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 14 May 2024
Scientists say there’s no evidence to suggest that people can contract the virus by consuming food that’s been pasteurized, or heat-treated — or properly cooked.
—Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Some yogurts are heat-treated, which kills the cultures.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break, which could result in a loss of motive power and inability to hold the vehicle in park, the company said in a NHTSA report.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
All sockets are stamped for easy identification, and the bases are heat-treated for durability.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
The winding pack was then insulated, heat-treated, and injected with resin.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 July 2024
Tamm’s other focus is heat-treating firewood to eliminate pests.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
It’s not yet known whether live virus can be transmitted to people who consume milk that hasn’t been heat-treated.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune, 14 May 2024
Scientists say there’s no evidence to suggest that people can contract the virus by consuming food that’s been pasteurized, or heat-treated — or properly cooked.
—Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Some yogurts are heat-treated, which kills the cultures.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break, which could result in a loss of motive power and inability to hold the vehicle in park, the company said in a NHTSA report.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
All sockets are stamped for easy identification, and the bases are heat-treated for durability.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
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“Heat-treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat-treat. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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