heat–treat

verb \ˈhēt-ˌtrēt\

Definition of HEAT-TREAT

transitive verb

: to subject to heat; especially : to treat (as metals) by heating and cooling in a way that will produce desired properties

— heat treater noun

— heat treatment noun

1907

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